
Moody Landscapes
Yosemite
Thomas Hill
A dramatic 19th-century landscape capturing the majestic power and atmospheric beauty of a Yosemite waterfall.

1859 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A verdant woodland scene of a waterfall and a quiet riverside camp, rendered with the romantic detail of the mid-19th century.
$243
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6 frame sizes
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — asks little of the space around it.
About the piece
Created in 1859 by Thomas B. Glessing, this oil painting captures the idyllic beauty of a forest clearing. The composition artfully balances the dynamic energy of a rocky waterfall with a peaceful human narrative, showing figures resting by a makeshift shelter in the dappled light of the forest floor.
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1859 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A verdant woodland scene of a waterfall and a quiet riverside camp, rendered with the romantic detail of the mid-19th century.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
6 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — asks little of the space around it.