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Sebastopol

James Robertson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a high vantage point overlooking a broad river or bay leading to a city on its shores. The waterway is bordered by buildings and infrastructure, with hills in the distance. The cityscape features various buildings of older architectural styles. Nearby terrain is rocky with sparse vegetation leading to the water's edge. The image is in sepia tones, giving a timeless quality to the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1855-1856
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
2943 × 2331 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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