Vernal Falls, Yosemite
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Vernal Falls, Yosemite

TitleVernal Falls, Yosemite
ArtistThomas Moran, American, b. Britain, 1837–1926
Date1904 20th century
MediumBrush and gray wash, white goauche, graphite on gray wove paper
Classificationlandscapes
OriginCalifornia, USA California
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Thomas Moran
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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