“Zoroaster Peak (Grand Canyon, Arizona)” is an oil painting on canvas created by Thomas Moran in 1918, representing the Romanticism art movement. The artwork, a landscape, measures 22.8 by 30.4 centimeters and is part of the collection at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming, United States.
The artwork depicts the majestic Zoroaster Peak within the Grand Canyon, capturing the play of light and shadows across the rugged terrain. The colors are warm, with shades of orange, red, and brown that highlight the geological formations of the canyon, contrasted with patches of greenery and a serene body of water in the foreground. The sky is a softened blue, pairing harmoniously with the rich, earthy tones of the rock formations. Thomas Moran’s mastery is evident in the detailed textures and the overall emotional depth conveyed in this piece, encapsulating the awe-inspiring beauty of the Grand Canyon.