Niagara Falls 1885

georgeinness

abstract expressionism

abstract painting

landscape

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

seascape

watercolor

expressionist

George Inness, known for his landscape paintings, captures the awe-inspiring power of Niagara Falls in his 1885 oil on canvas. The composition, dominated by the cascading water and mist, evokes a sense of grandeur and tranquility. The use of soft brushstrokes and muted colors creates a dreamlike atmosphere, emphasizing the ethereal beauty of the natural wonder.