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Rangoon: View of the Cantonment

Linnaeus Tripe

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a panoramic view from an elevated point, overlooking a settlement with multiple thatched-roof buildings and scattered palm trees. The horizon is positioned in the middle, with rooftops and tree tops forming a line. It seems to be a historical photograph with a focus on capturing details with a soft focus. The color palette is in sepia tones, giving an antiqued feel. The terrain slopes gently upwards in the foreground, framing the scene. In the distance, trees and buildings blend with the sky on the horizon.

Artwork Details

Date
November 1855
Medium
2 albumen silver prints mounted on 3 panels
Dimensions
19565 × 7007 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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