Half Dome, Yosemite
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Half Dome, Yosemite

TitleHalf Dome, Yosemite
ArtistThomas Moran, American, b. Britain, 1837–1926
Date1872 19th century
MediumBrush and black wash, graphite on tan wove paper
Classificationlandscapes
OriginYosemite, California, USA Yosemite
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Thomas Moran
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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