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A Long Island Road

William Henry Shelton

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rural landscape with a dirt road leading into the scene. The horizon is obscured by dense trees. A horse pulls a cart with a person nearby. The engraving style is detailed with fine lines. The color palette is sepia. Two haystacks are seen next to a wooden fence, with a partly cloudy sky adding depth.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
etching
Dimensions
2422 × 1612 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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