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Yosemite
Artist
Hill, Thomas
(1829 - 1908)
Datelate 19th - early 20th century
Mediumoil on canvas
Dimensionscanvas: 35 3/4 × 29 in. (90.8 × 73.7 cm)
frame: 43 1/2 × 37 in. (110.5 × 94 cm)
frame: 43 1/2 × 37 in. (110.5 × 94 cm)
ClassificationsART, 2-DIMENSIONAL
Credit LineRockwell Foundation
Object number85.56 F
DescriptionVertical rectangle showing central view of Yosemite Valley; sky and mountains compose over half of canvas; high cliffs frame opening for green valley, which slopes in toward river or stream; high waterfalls at left; Sierra Nevada mountains beyond; foreground composed of overlook, foliated on both sides with tall pine trees and large rock outcroppings; path, just left of center, with four figures on it - mounted cowboy with Native American facing him; second Native American seated by smokey fire; and third Native American with rifle or staff over shoulder.Collections
- 19th Century American Art
- Art of the American West
Not on view