Green River from the Ferry, Wyoming Territory
Medium
landscapes
Classification
landscapes
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Thomas Moran
Accession Number
1917-17-38
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Thomas Moran's *Green River from the Ferry Wyoming Territory* (1879–80) captures the majestic vastness of the American West a pivotal era of exploration and expansion. Born in Britain and later becoming a cornerstone of American art, Moran1837–1926) was renowned for his luminous landscapes that romanticized the untamed wilderness. As a participant in government surveys like the Hayden Expedition to Yellowstone in 1871 he played a key role in visually documenting the frontier, helping to inspire the national park movement through his evocative paintings. This work, gifted by Moran himself to w...