The Falls

Details

Ferdinand Richardt (1819-1895)
The Falls
signed and dated 'Ferd. Richardt/1858' (lower left)
oil on canvas
37 x 62 in. (94 x 157.5 cm.)

Provenance

Alexander Gallery, New York.
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1994.

Sale room notice

Please note the location depicted in this painting is Montmorency Falls, Quebec, Canada.

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Lot Essay

Ferdinand Richardt traveled to the United States in 1855 upon receiving a commission from William Vanderbilt (1821-1885) to paint Niagara Falls. During the ensuing four years, he painted over one hundred views of the falls and other famous American landmarks and landscapes, including the Mississippi River and Mammoth Cave.

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