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Derwentwater

Roger Fenton

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape with a body of water, a shoreline with trees, hills, and a sky in the background. The scene is monochromatic with sepia tones, giving it a timeless quality. The color palette is warm with light brown and beige hues. The image resembles an early photograph rather than a painting.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1860
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
4817 × 3762 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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