Montmorency Falls, Canada by John Mackie Falconer

Montmorency Falls, Canada 1850

abstract expressionism

rough brush stroke

waterfall

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

rugged

charcoal art

free-flowing form

water

expressive brush stroke

natural texture

charcoal

"Montmorency Falls, Canada" is a 1850 watercolor by John Mackie Falconer, an artist known for his landscapes. The artwork depicts the Montmorency Falls in Quebec, Canada, rendered in shades of gray and white. The waterfall cascades down a rocky cliff, framed by a small cluster of trees. Falconer's work often captures the dramatic beauty of nature, and this piece exemplifies his talent for capturing the movement and power of water. The piece is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.