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Construction of Rock and Brush Dam, L[ow]. W[ater]. 1891

Henry Peter Bosse

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a construction site by a body of water, with workers laboring on a structure made of stones and logs at the water's edge. In the background, a range of hills covered in foliage can be seen. The scene is captured from a slightly elevated angle, with a cyanotype color palette emphasizing different shades of blue. The workers are depicted engaged in various tasks, conveying human activity and teamwork in a natural setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1891
Medium
cyanotype
Dimensions
7341 × 5851 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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