Head of Yellowstone River — Fine Art

Head of Yellowstone River shows a river running through a rocky landscape with steep hills on either side. The water carries pale grey tones against darker rock faces, and the sky sits soft above the hills. Thomas Moran painted this scene with a broad naturalist approach, using open strokes to suggest the current and the stone.

This fine art print sits in a frame with a back panel, so the image stays flat and the wood around it holds the picture steady on a wall. The matte surface keeps the grey tones from shining.

A reading corner works well here. From a desk chair you notice the river line first, and from the doorway the pale water stands out against the darker hills.