Crooked Slough

Henry Peter Bosse

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an aerial view of a river flowing through a landscape with trees and small landmasses. The horizon is high in the frame, with the river narrowing in the distance. The scene is depicted in a monochromatic blue cyanotype style, with leafy branches framing the edges. The river's surface reflects light against the trees on the banks. The overall atmosphere is serene, with various blue shades blending land and water forms.