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Easton and Weygat Mountain

William H. Rau

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a river meandering through a valley, viewed from an elevated position, likely from a hill or mountain. The horizon is located in the upper third of the photograph, with rolling hills meeting the sky. Distant hills run across the horizon. The image is detailed, and the landscape is framed by leafy branches. The color palette is brown and muted greens, resembling a sepia tone. A town can be seen in the distance, along the riverbanks, with houses, fields, and forests under soft lighting.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1895
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
6050 × 5101 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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