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Read's Landing, Minn.

Henry Peter Bosse

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a body of water with a distant shore. The horizon is in the middle with hills in the background. The photo is in a cyanotype style, giving it a blue color scheme. Ripples are visible close to the viewer. A town is situated along the shore with hills behind. A bridge connects the landmasses in the distance. The sky is clear with a lighter tone than the water. The color palette is predominantly blue, creating a serene atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1889
Medium
cyanotype
Dimensions
3616 × 3065 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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