Yosemite Falls, from Glacier Point
1879
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
26 x 13in. (66 x 33cm) Framed: 38 3/4 x 25 11/16 x 5 1/2 in. (98.5 x 65.3 x 14 cm)
Classification
Painting
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Scott Scammell, 1952
Accession Number
52.45
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About this artwork
This vertical composition captures Yosemite Falls cascading down granite cliffs as viewed from Glacier Point, presenting one of California's most iconic natural landmarks with dramatic verticality. The painting emphasizes the tremendous height of the falls through the elongated format and the contrast between towering rock faces and plunging water. Keith renders the scene with attention to atmospheric effects and the play of light on rock surfaces, creating a sense of grandeur and sublime natura...