Frederic Edwin Church, American, 1826–1900 Search this
Medium:
Graphite on tan wove paper
Dimensions:
27.6 × 39.2 cm (10 7/8 × 15 7/16 in.)
Type:
landscapes
Drawing
Object Name:
Drawing
Made in:
Niagara Falls, New York, USA
Place depicted:
USA/Canada
Date:
March 19, 1856
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Landscape sketch showing a winter view of Horseshoe Falls from the north side of Goat Island. In the foreground at center and left, the cliff edge of Goat Island and several of its cedar trees are visible, covered in snow. In the middle distance, the immense curve of Horseshoe Falls bends from left to right, with the Terrapin Tower visible on its edge at left. The falls produce a tall column of mist at center. In the background, houses and other buildings are visible atop the elevated Canadian bank of the Niagara River.
