Waterfall
1930 - 1932
Ferdinand Katona captures the raw, rushing energy of nature in this 1930s landscape, where a waterfall crashes down a rugged, rocky gorge. The thick, visible brushstrokes give the water a sense of constant motion, contrasting beautifully with the solid, earthy tones of the surrounding cliffs. Though categorized as realism, the quick, almost sketch-like application of paint suggests it might have been painted en plein air, right there at the water's edge. It’s a wonderful snapshot of a fleeting moment in the wild, freezing the roar of the falls in time.
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