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Niagara Falls

c. 1880

attributed to Charles Bierstadt

Associated Names

Charles Bierstadt

Artist, American, born Prussia, 1819 - 1903

The image shows a waterfall captured from a low angle looking upwards. The waterfall cascades from the left side, creating a curtain of water that fills much of the view. Large, billowing clouds are visible in the sky above. The water has a smooth yet forceful texture, suggesting its relentless motion. The color palette includes sepia tones, adding a classic, vintage feel. Dark silhouettes of rocks and vegetation are visible. Lush foliage provides a sense of scale and depth in the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

albumen silver print
Credit Line

Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund
Dimensions

image: 24.5 × 19.2 cm (9 5/8 × 7 9/16 in.)
sheet: 24.5 × 19.5 cm (9 5/8 × 7 11/16 in.)
Accession Number

2013.52.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Charles Isaacs Photographs Inc., New York); NGA purchase, 2013.

Associated Names

Isaacs, Charles

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, lower right in graphite: Niagara

Wikidata ID

Q64145038

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