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Plate - "Damn and Waterworks, Philadelphia"

Helmut Hiatt

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a plate. The plate features a central scene of a river landscape with a historic steam-powered boat. The riverbanks have buildings with classical architecture, surrounded by foliage and hills under a cloudy sky. The plate's border has floral patterns with detailed depictions of flowers and leaves. The overall impression is one of classic craftsmanship, giving the plate a decorative and historical aesthetic.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
black and white photograph
Dimensions
4111 × 3373 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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