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Within the Ferry, Cortlandt Street, New York

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed architectural scene of a large ornate bridge structure. The viewpoint is looking downward, capturing the intricate design of the bridge with massive arches extending into the distance. The bridge dominates the image, with fine line etching used to depict textures and shadows. The color scheme is monochromatic, using sepia tones to highlight the architectural details. The foreground features the robust structure of the bridge, while the background hints at the city and water with lighter strokes.

Artwork Details

Date
1919
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3350 × 4119 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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