Niagara—From the Canadian Side

About this work

This sketch shows a wild, frothy river rushing over rocks. The water looks choppy, with swirling lines that fill most of the picture. In the distance, there’s a bridge with trees and a small building on either side—it’s hard to make out details, but the scene feels stormy and alive. The artist used a technique that makes the water look almost like moving ink. This was made in 1885, and the artist signed it in the corner. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this create textures with acid and metal plates.