Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone
1872
Thomas Moran's vivid watercolors basically sold the idea of Yellowstone National Park to the US government. During the 1871 Hayden Expedition, he captured the surreal, steaming terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs in these dreamy washes of blue, gold, and white. His stunning depictions of this otherworldly geothermal wonderland helped convince Congress to establish America's first national park the very next year. It's a perfect example of how art can literally shape history and preserve nature!
- Technique
- Watercolor
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