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View of the High Falls of Trenton: West Canada Creek, N.Y.

William James Bennett

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a waterfall surrounded by trees on both sides. The painting includes detailed brushstrokes depicting foliage and rock formations. The color palette consists of blues, greens, and earth tones. In the foreground, two men and a dog observe the waterfall. Other figures are visible in the distance. The waterfall cascades down in tiers. The sky above shows partly cloudy weather with shades of blue and grey.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1835
Medium
color aquatint with hand-coloring on wove paper, mounted to canvas
Dimensions
4587 × 3473 px
Public Domain
Yes
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