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Hot Springs of the Yellowstone, by Thomas Moran, oil, 1872

Hot Springs of the Yellowstone

Thomas Moran

1872

oil

canvas

From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Hot Springs of the Yellowstone is a 1872 oil by Thomas Moran, a American Impressionism work, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Thomas Moran
When & what style?
1872 · American Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape of hot springs, with a mountain range in the background. The springs are surrounded by rocks and have a warm, earthy color palette. The sky above is cloudy, with a subtle rainbow visible on the right side of the image. In the foreground, the rocks and springs are rendered in intricate detail, with visible textures and patterns. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and natural beauty. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Thomas Moran.

About the artist

Portrait of Thomas Moran
Artist

Thomas Moran

Thomas Moran (February 12, 1837 – August 25, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker of the Hudson River School in New York whose work often featured the Rocky Mountains.

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