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Nevada Falls, Yosemite, 1872 or 1873 (oil on canvas)
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Nevada Falls, Yosemite, 1872 or 1873 (oil on canvas)
3469063 Nevada Falls, Yosemite, 1872 or 1873 (oil on canvas) by Bierstadt, Albert (1830-1902); 99.1u76.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American, out of copyright
Media ID 18261515
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Boulders California Hudson River School Manifest Destiny National Park Rocks Romantic Realist Romanticism Sierra Nevada Sightseers Walkers Waterfalls Westward Expansion Wilderness Yosemite Merced River
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This oil on canvas painting, titled "Nevada Falls, Yosemite, 1872 or 1873" transports viewers back to the untamed beauty of the American West during the era of westward expansion. Created by renowned artist Albert Bierstadt in the Hudson River School style, this masterpiece measures an impressive 99.1 by 76.2 cm and is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The scene depicted showcases Nevada Falls, a majestic waterfall located within California's breathtaking Yosemite National Park. Bierstadt skillfully captures both the grandeur and tranquility of this natural wonder as water cascades down rocky cliffs into the Merced River below. The painting also includes figures - sightseers and walkers - adding a sense of scale to emphasize nature's overwhelming power. With its romantic realism and meticulous attention to detail, this artwork exemplifies Bierstadt's German heritage while celebrating America's rugged wilderness. It embodies themes such as manifest destiny and romanticism prevalent during that time period. "Nevada Falls, Yosemite" invites us to reflect upon our relationship with nature and serves as a reminder of America's vast landscapes waiting to be explored. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the awe-inspiring beauty that captivated artists like Bierstadt and continues to inspire visitors today.
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