Yellowstone

"Yellowstone" (Yellowstone) of 1872, by the American artist Thomas Moran (1837-1926), is an oil artwork considered one of his early and influential works, and shows his passion for depicting dramatic landscapes of the American West. This painting is considered part of Moran's series of works that contributed to promoting Yellowstone as the first national park in the United States. Painting description: Subject: The painting depicts Minerva Terrace, a stunning geological formation in Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone, Wyoming. These terraces are characterized by their colorful layers of mineral deposits resulting from hot springs, with colors ranging from white, yellow, to orange. The painting captures the beauty of this natural phenomenon in a dramatic style, with a focus on the details of the rocks, water, and lighting.