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Mengoon: Ruined Griffins

Linnaeus Tripe

National Gallery of Art

The image features two large stone structures on either side, sparse vegetation, bushes, a body of water meeting the horizon, and a tree line under an overcast sky. The image has a monochromatic sepia tone, emphasizing the light and shadow on the stone structures.

Artwork Details

Date
September 1–October 21, 1855
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
2769 × 2100 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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