Niagara FallsFrederic Edwin Church · 1857
1857
108.0 x 230.0 cm
Corcoran Gallery of Art
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About this artwork
- Title: Niagara Falls
- Artist: Frederic Edwin Church
- Year: 1857
- Original dimensions: 108.0 x 230.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Corcoran Gallery of Art
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
- Perceived brightness: shadow
Questions & Answers
How light is "Niagara Falls" overall?
Overall, "Niagara Falls" is recorded as shadow. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.
How old was Frederic Edwin Church when creating "Niagara Falls" in 1857?
Frederic Edwin Church made "Niagara Falls" at the age of 31. The artist was born in 1826 and the work is dated 1857.
How strong is the contrast in "Niagara Falls" by Frederic Edwin Church?
"Niagara Falls" by Frederic Edwin Church shows a statement contrast between its light and dark areas.
Is "Niagara Falls" by Frederic Edwin Church kept in the artist's home country?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The artist's birth country is United States of America, and the museum holding the original is in United States of America.
Can the image of "Niagara Falls" by Frederic Edwin Church be freely reproduced?
"Niagara Falls" by Frederic Edwin Church is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
Who is the artist behind "Niagara Falls"?
"Niagara Falls" is attributed to Frederic Edwin Church.
In what year was "Niagara Falls" by Frederic Edwin Church created?
"Niagara Falls" dates from 1857. The date places the work within Frederic Edwin Church's career and its era.