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Montmorency Falls, Canada

John Mackie Falconer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white painting of a large waterfall. The waterfall is in the center, with water cascading down a rocky cliff. The cliff is on the left and right sides of the painting and in the background at the top. The cliff on the right side of the painting drops off sharply and there is a group of trees at the top. The cliff on the left side of the painting is mostly smooth. The water at the bottom of the painting is choppy. The background at the top of the painting shows a gray sky. The painting style is impressionist with visible brushstrokes. The overall tone of the painting is dark and moody. The painting depicts Montmorency Falls in Canada by John Mackie Falconer.

Artwork Details

Date
1850
Medium
Watercolor, gouache, and graphite on light brown wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
432 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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