Niagara

1860s-1870s

George Barker

Associated Names
George Barker

Artist, American, born Canada, 1844 - 1894

The image shows a sepia-toned view of a large waterfall cascading over a rocky cliff. The horizon is visible at the top with buildings, including one with a flag, silhouetted against the sky. The flowing water appears smooth and misty due to a long exposure, descending from the top of the falls to the river below. Rocks disrupt the water's flow, creating white splashes. The image has a soft, blurred quality due to motion in the water. The color palette is muted and vintage, emphasizing textures and contrasts rather than distinct colors. In the distance, dense trees flank the structures.

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On View

West Building Main Floor, Gallery M72


Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 33.7 × 42.5 cm (13 1/4 × 16 3/4 in.)
    mount: 47.8 × 60.8 cm (18 13/16 × 23 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.36.11


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David and Mary Robinson, Sausalito, CA; NGA purchase, 1995.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, on mount, lower center in graphite: Barker 101.X

Wikidata ID

Q64154189

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