Yellowstone 1871

thomasmoran

amateur sketch

toned paper

pencil sketch

landscape

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

oil painting

underpainting

watercolour illustration

watercolor

Thomas Moran's 1871 watercolor "Yellowstone" depicts a dramatic cliff face rising above a grove of dark pines. The artist's signature, along with the date, is prominently displayed in the lower left corner of the composition. Moran was a celebrated American painter known for his sublime depictions of the American West, particularly the Yellowstone National Park. This piece exemplifies his skill in capturing the grandeur and natural beauty of the region.