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Nevada Falls, Yosemite

Albert Bierstadt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a large waterfall in a forested area. The waterfall is wide and has a significant drop, creating a large amount of spray. The water is white and frothy at the bottom. Three people are sitting on a tree trunk in the foreground, looking out at the waterfall. The people are wearing old-fashioned clothing, including hats. The surrounding area is densely forested with tall trees. In the background, there are more trees and a mountain range. The sky is cloudy and gray. The overall atmosphere of the painting is serene and majestic.

Artwork details

Date:
1872 or 1873
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
479 × 625 px
Museum record:
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