Artwork preview

Amerapoora: South Ditch of the City Wall

Linnaeus Tripe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a still waterway stretching into the distance. The horizon is high, with flat land, distant hills, and a cloudy sky. Faint outlines of architectural structures with pointed roofs lie on the horizon. The image has a slightly grainy texture and sepia tones. The water reflects the sky, and a sloped embankment leads to a fenced area with a thatched roof structure and palm trees.

Artwork Details

Date
September 1–October 21, 1855
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
5928 × 4537 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original