[Table Rock in Winter--Niagara Falls]
n.d.
Medium
Photography-Photoprint
Classification
Photography-Photoprint
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum Purchase from the Charles Isaacs Collection made possible in part by the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment
Accession Number
1994.91.251
Tags
Art Historical Context
Behold the majestic Table Rock in Winter at Niagara Falls, captured in this evocative photoprint from the Smithsonian Art Museum. Table Rock, a massive limestone ledge on the Canadian side of theundering falls, offers a dramatic vantage point over the cascading waters. Here, the scene is transformed by winter's touch—icy mists swirl around frozen edges, snow blankets the rugged terrain, and the falls' relentless power contrasts sharply with the serene chill, evoking nature's sublime duality. Niagara Falls has long captivated artists and visitors since the 19th century, symbolizing America's w...
About the Artist
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