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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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