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Remains of Stone Buildings

James Robertson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an aerial view of a vast landscape. In the foreground, there are rocky ruins, followed by rows of dilapidated buildings in a grid-like pattern on overgrown land. In the distance, there is a large body of water, with land extending beyond it. Faint outlines of buildings are visible on the horizon. The sky above is pale and uniform. The color palette is mainly brown and beige.

Artwork Details

Date
1855-1856
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
2959 × 2381 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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