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An Effect of the Sun, Normandy

Gustave Le Gray

Cleveland Museum of Art

Sepia-toned photograph of a body of water. The water occupies the lower half of the image, with the horizon line near the center. The water is dark and calm, with gentle ripples and small waves reflecting the sunlight. In the distance, two small ships are visible on the horizon. The sky above is cloudy, with the sun shining through the clouds, casting a bright glow on the water's surface. The clouds are scattered and fluffy, with some darker clouds near the top. The photograph has a signature in the bottom-right corner.

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1165 × 893 px
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