Artwork
Minerva Terrace, Yellowstone
Minerva Terrace, Yellowstone is a gouache drawing by the Impressionist artist Thomas Moran. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Minerva Terrace, Yellowstone is a 1872 drawing by Thomas Moran, executed in watercolor, gouache, and graphite on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts Minerva Terrace, a natural feature in Yellowstone, reflecting Moran's fascination with the American West's landscapes.
Technique & Style
Moran employed watercolor, gouache, and graphite to achieve vivid colors, characteristic of his work, which often blended artistic and illustrative techniques.
History & Provenance
Created in 1872, the piece draws from Moran's experiences illustrating the American West for Scribner’s Monthly and his association with the Hudson River School.
Context
Part of a broader body of work focusing on the Rocky Mountains, this drawing exemplifies late 19th-century American artists' interest in the West's natural wonders.
Legacy
While specific legacy details of 'Minerva Terrace, Yellowstone' are not provided, it contributes to Moran's overall legacy as a prominent artist of the American West.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Moran (February 12, 1837 – August 25, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker of the Hudson River School in New York whose work often featured the Rocky Mountains.
