Niagara Rainbows
1910
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1910
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Niagara Rainbows is a 1910 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a serene scene of Niagara Falls, with a rainbow arcing over the water. The falls are shown in the background, with the rainbow stretching from the top left to the bottom right of the image. In the foreground, there are some trees and rocks, which add depth and texture to the painting. The overall effect is one of calmness and beauty, with the rainbow adding a touch of magic to the scene. The painting is a lithograph, which gives it a unique texture and feel. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to look up lithography.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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