The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone
1875
Thomas Moran puts you right on the edge of a dizzying cliff in this breathtaking view of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, where tiny figures stand in awe of the massive, colorful gorge. Painted in 1875 after he joined the Hayden Geological Survey, this dramatic landscape played a huge role in convincing Congress to protect the area. In fact, Moran's vivid depictions of Yellowstone's wonders were so persuasive that they helped establish it as America's first national park. The soft, glowing light and rugged rock formations capture the wild, romantic spirit of the American West perfectly.
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