Levee at La Crosse, Wis.

Henry Peter Bosse

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a view across a body of water towards a busy industrial area on the opposite shore. The horizon line is situated about one third from the top, where the water meets the shore. An urban landscape stretches across the scene, with a bridge extending from the left towards the distant buildings on the right. The photo is in a cyanotype style, with blue and white tones creating a monochromatic effect. The color palette ranges from lighter blues on the water's surface to darker hues merging with the sky at the top. The buildings in the distance, including smokestacks and various structures, contrast sharply with the blurred water in the foreground.