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Upper Falls of Solomon's Creek (after an Engraving in The Port Folio Magazine, December 1809)

Pavel Petrovich Svinin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white illustration of a waterfall. The waterfall is in the center, with water cascading down a rocky slope. The water is white and foamy. There are large rocks on either side of the waterfall. Trees and bushes are growing on the rocks. A man in a hat and dark clothing stands at the bottom right, looking up at the waterfall. The background shows more trees and hills. The overall atmosphere suggests a serene and natural setting.

Artwork details

Date:
1811–ca. 1813
Medium:
Watercolor and gouache on white laid paper
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
478 × 624 px
Museum record:
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