Kaatskill Fall; and In the Kaatskill Clove

Andrew Fisher Bunner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two pencil sketches on a single sheet. The upper sketch depicts a landscape view of a waterfall cascading over a rocky cliff. The view is slightly elevated, showing the waterfall flowing down to a collection of rocks below, with a small human figure for scale. The horizon aligns with the hills and distant treetops. The strokes capture textures of the rocks and the flow of water, using shades of gray. The lower sketch portrays a dense forest scene with leafy trees extending towards the viewer. Fallen logs and boulders are shaded and detailed, giving depth. The horizon is obstructed by thick foliage. The color palette is shades of gray. Both sketches depict natural scenes through pencil work.