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Nicholas Hornyansky
Hungarian-Canadian, 1896-1965

Nicholas Hornyansky Hungarian-Canadian, 1896-1965

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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Nicholas Hornyansky, Bridal Veil, Ball's Falls, c 1940
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Nicholas Hornyansky, Bridal Veil, Ball's Falls, c 1940
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Nicholas Hornyansky, Bridal Veil, Ball's Falls, c 1940

Nicholas Hornyansky Hungarian-Canadian, 1896-1965

Bridal Veil, Ball's Falls, c 1940
aquatint on paper
protected by museum glass
4.25 x 5.75 in
signed bottom right
Nicholas Hornyansky, Bridal Veil, Ball's Falls, c 1940
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  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 1 ) Nicholas Hornyansky, Dawn Doings, c 1945
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 2 ) Nicholas Hornyansky, Dawn Doings, c 1945
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 3 ) Nicholas Hornyansky, Dawn Doings, c 1945
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Bridal Veil, Ball's Falls is an aquatint by Nicholas Hornyansky. The aquatint process, a variant of etching, allows for the creation of soft tonal effects, making it particularly suitable for...
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Bridal Veil, Ball's Falls is an aquatint by Nicholas Hornyansky. The aquatint process, a variant of etching, allows for the creation of soft tonal effects, making it particularly suitable for capturing the subtle gradations of water and sky, as seen in this piece.

The composition portrays the natural beauty of the Bridal Veil Falls located in Ball's Falls Conservation Area, Ontario. Hornyansky has expertly captured the cascading water as it flows over the rocky ledges, creating the effect of a delicate veil. The waterfall is the focal point, surrounded by rugged cliffs and vegetation.


The colour palette is subtle, with earth tones in the rocks and cliffs, a variety of greens in the foliage, and soft blues and yellows in the sky, reflecting a serene time of day. The piece conveys a sense of peacefulness and the enduring grace of the natural landscape.


Hornyansky’s skillful use of the aquatint medium is evident in the textural contrasts between the fluid water, the solidity of the rocks, and the ethereal sky, creating a visually engaging and harmonious scene.

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- private collection, Niagara
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