Castle Geyser, Fire
Hole Basin by Thomas Moran
Media: Watercolor
Dimensions: 20x 26
in.
Created: 1874
- Thomas
Moran was born in Bolton,
England in
February of 1837. He attended the Hudson River
School in New York. This is where his artistic
abilities really came to be. Landing a job as a chief illustrator for Scribner’s Monthly, launched his
art career to a new level or prestige. He is remembered for being one of
the premier painters of the American West.
- “Moran’s
painting’s revealed the scale and splendor of the beautiful Yellowstone region more than written or oral
descriptions.” – W.W
- The
watercolor painting of the Castle Geyser in the Fire
Hole Basin
in Wyoming, is a landmark in the United States.
Partly, due to Thomas Moran’s famous painting. Back in the 1800’s when
this painting was created, not many people had the opportunity to discover
this breathtaking location. It features natural geysers and water holes
that were a rarity and a sight to see. Some didn’t come to believe that
were even real until discovering this painting.
- Thomas
Moran’s piece connects to my theme of happiness within nature, because
when this painting was created, not many had laid eyes on this beautiful
creation by nature. I have had the chance to see this particular place in
person and have discovered the joy in seeing it first hand. It is
remarkable to see the natural beauty in nature and how truly amazing it
is. This alone, brings a happiness all its own.
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