Artwork
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Régis François Gignoux. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Niagara Falls is a drawing created by Régis François Gignoux in 1851. It is executed in graphite and white gouache on green-gray wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts Niagara Falls, capturing the natural landmark and its surroundings in detail. The falls are the primary focus, with the artist also rendering the trees and rocks in the surrounding area.
Technique & Style
Gignoux employed a detailed, observational style, utilizing graphite for the primary drawing and white gouache to add highlights, likely to accentuate the falls.
History & Provenance
Régis François Gignoux, a French artist active in the United States from 1840 to 1870, created this work during his time in America. Gignoux was known for his landscapes and views of American scenery.
Artist & collection
Artist
Régis François Gignoux (1816–1882) was a French painter who was active in the United States from 1840 to 1870. (Aliases: Marie-François-Régis Gignoux; Régis Francois Gignoux; Régis François Gignoux; Régis-François Gignoux)
