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East Rock, New Haven

George K. Warren

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a rocky ridge extending horizontally across the scene. The viewpoint is at eye level, capturing the full extent of the ridge. The horizon is visible near the top of the ridge, which sits above a blurry wooded area. The ridge gently slopes down on both sides. The foreground features marshy terrain with water channels and tall grass. Haystacks are scattered throughout, leading the eye towards the ridge. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones, creating a vintage look with depth and contrast in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1868
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
4575 × 3442 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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