Dalles of the St. Louis

Alfred R. Waud

Associated Names
Alfred R. Waud

Artist, American, 1828 - 1891

The image shows a tumultuous river with rapids, viewed from a slightly elevated perspective with rushing water. The horizon is obscured by a dense forest of tall trees. The line engravings suggest a traditional etching technique, with strokes capturing the movement of water and texture of the rocky landscape. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of brown and black for depth and contrast. Closest to us, the water crashes against rocks creating swirling patterns and frothy waves, while the water continues to cascade into the distance, where the forest rises against the sky.

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Provenance

John Davis Hatch [1907-1996]; gift 1979 to the National Gallery of Art

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Wikidata ID

Q65564674

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