American Falls from The Falls of Niagara: Being a Complete Guide
ca. 1857
Classification
landscapes
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Frederick Larsen
Accession Number
1958-93-10-c
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**American Falls from *The Falls of Niagara: a Complete Guide*** ca. 1857, unknown artist and medium* This captivating landscape captures the majestic American Falls at Niagara, one of nature's most awe-inspiring, as presented in the 1857 guidebook *The Falls Niagara: Being a Complete*. Created during a time when Niagara was exploding in popularity as a tourist destination—thanks to new railroads and steamships—this image served as a visual invitation for 19th-century travelers eager to witness the sublime power of American wilderness. The falls, straddling the U.S.-Canada border, symboli...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...