View of Yosemite Valley

Thomas Hill

Created:
Movement:
1885
Romanticism
key Notes:
Majestic landscape; Natural grandeur.
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Dimensions:
36 1/4 x 54 1/4 in. (92.1 x 137.8 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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story of the work:

"View of Yosemite Valley" by Thomas Hill, painted in 1885, captures the grandeur of Yosemite National Park, reflecting the artist's fascination with the American West and its natural landscapes. Hill, a prominent figure in the Hudson River School and the Rocky Mountain School, was known for his detailed and expansive depictions of the American wilderness, contributing to the popularization of Yosemite as a national treasure.

Description of the work:

"View of Yosemite Valley" by Thomas Hill, created in 1885, is a landscape painting that captures the grandeur of Yosemite Valley with meticulous attention to natural detail, utilizing a panoramic composition that emphasizes the vastness of the scene. The painting features a harmonious interplay of light and shadow, with the towering granite cliffs, verdant forests, and serene river rendered in a palette that highlights the sublime beauty of the American wilderness.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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View of Yosemite Valley