The artwork, titled “Falls of Niagara,” was created by Edward Hicks in 1826. It is rendered in the Naïve Art, also known as Primitivism, art movement and falls within the landscape genre.
The artwork depicts a grand and dramatic scene of Niagara Falls. Central to the composition is the powerful cascade of water, captured with a sense of awe and majesty. The falls are surrounded by lush vegetation with trees displaying autumnal hues, adding a vivid contrast to the misty waters below. A lone tree stands prominent on the left, its branches twisted and reaching towards the heavens. Within the foreground, various fauna such as wildlife can be discerned, engaging in their natural habitat. The inclusion of such details contributes to the scene’s picturesque quality. Encircling the central image, inscriptions of poetic verses praise the sublime nature and grandeur of Niagara Falls, further enhancing the reverence and admiration of this natural wonder.
