The artwork titled “Mount Lyell above Yosemite” was painted by William Bradford in the year 1878 and belongs to the landscape genre.
The artwork beautifully depicts the majestic scenery of Mount Lyell towering above Yosemite. In the foreground, a verdant meadow is slightly illuminated, creating a striking contrast against the dark, imposing silhouettes of coniferous trees. The mid-ground reveals a forested slope leading up to the mountainous region, with the tree line gradually thinning as the elevation increases. The centerpiece of the composition is the magnificent Mount Lyell, its rugged peaks adorned with patches of snow that glint under the soft light. The dramatic sky overhead, with its dusky tones, adds an atmospheric depth to the scene, encapsulating the serene yet grandiose essence of the natural landscape.
