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Camp of the 17th Regiment

James Robertson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an elevated view of a landscape with tents and structures arranged in an organized manner. The horizon is high in the composition with the land sloping upwards towards distant hills. A line of tents on the horizon stretches laterally. In the foreground, there is open ground with rocks and sparse vegetation, leading to wooden structures and tents in neat rows. The image is monochromatic with sepia tones dominating, giving a vintage feel.

Artwork Details

Date
1855-1856
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
2943 × 2365 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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