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Rain Sculpture, Salt Creek Canon, Utah

William H. Bell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a geological formation with towering rock structures and sharp, vertical lines resembling cliffs. The horizon is high in the composition, defined by uneven hilltops meeting the sky. Dark treetops punctuate the horizon. The tonal palette is sepia, giving an antique quality to the photograph. In the distance, ridged formations continue, while closer rocks are interspersed with sparse shrubs and shadows.

Artwork Details

Date
1872
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
3086 × 4334 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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