The Waterfall

The Waterfall

John William Hill

1870

gouache

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a waterfall in a forest, with a man standing on the left side, holding a long pole. The waterfall is white and foamy, and it's surrounded by green trees and bushes. The man is wearing a hat and a long coat, and he's looking down at the water. The painting is done in watercolor and gouache, with a lot of detail and texture. You can see the individual leaves on the trees and the ripples in the water. The colors are muted, with lots of greens and browns. The painting is a great example of Impressionism, with its focus on capturing the fleeting effects of light and color.

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