Niagara Falls from Under Table Rock
1829
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1829
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Niagara Falls from Under Table Rock is a 1829 ink by John Hill, a Romanticism work, depicting waterfall, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows Niagara Falls from a rare low angle. It’s done in aquatint, a printmaking technique that lets artists create soft watery effects. The hand coloring adds depth to the spray and mist. Before cameras, artists like Hill gave people their first vivid look at famous sites. This print helped make Niagara Falls a symbol of nature’s power in America. Check out another Hill, John engraving next.
