Fountain City, Wis.

Henry Peter Bosse

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a cyanotype of a riverside scene with a view across the water. The horizon is high in the image, with hills and a small town at their base. Buildings are visible along the riverbank, extending into the distance. The hills are lush with vegetation. The cyanotype color scheme gives a calm feel. The water reflects the scene subtly. The overall color palette is blue due to the cyanotype process. The technique provides a photographic impression with diffuse detail.