Cinnabar Mountain, Yellowstone River (watercolour) 1871

Thomas Moran's 1871 watercolor, "Cinnabar Mountain, Yellowstone River," captures the rugged beauty of the Yellowstone landscape. The painting features a sweeping vista of mountains and a placid lake in the foreground, painted with delicate washes of color. Moran, a renowned landscape painter, used his skill to convey the awe-inspiring grandeur of the American West, helping to inspire the creation of Yellowstone National Park. The delicate brushstrokes and muted colors reflect the artist's desire to evoke the tranquility and majesty of the natural world.