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Gateway and Banquetting Room Inside the Residency, Used as Hospital by the Garrison

Felice A. Beato

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a ruined building. The building is made of stone and has a large archway on the right side. The archway has a rounded top and is supported by two columns. There are several other openings in the building, including windows and doorways. The building appears to be damaged, with crumbling walls and a missing roof. In front of the building, there is a pile of rubble and debris. To the left of the archway, there is a tree with bare branches. The sky above the building is clear and light-colored. The photograph is sepia-toned, giving it a warm, aged appearance. Two people are present in the foreground. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of destruction and decay.

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900 × 734 px
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