Under the Falls, Catskill Mountains (from "Harper's Weekly," Vol. XVI) 1878

"Under the Falls, Catskill Mountains," is a wood engraving by American artist Winslow Homer from 1878. The print, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features two women in fashionable attire gazing at a cascading waterfall, exemplifying Homer's fascination with the rugged beauty of nature and the leisure activities of the upper class during this period. The detailed depiction of the rock formations, the misty spray of the waterfall, and the women's elegant clothing showcases Homer's keen eye for observation and his mastery of the wood engraving technique. This artwork is a prime example of Homer’s ability to capture the essence of nature and human interaction with it.