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Ganoga Lake

William H. Rau

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a lakeside scene with a mixture of bare ground, foliage, and a tree trunk in the foreground. Beyond is a small clearing leading to a calm lake, with trees and a distant treeline on the opposite shore. On the right, trees partially block the sky, and two figures are silhouetted against the water while sitting on a fallen log. The overall tone of the image is warm sepia, resembling an early photograph.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1895
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
6062 × 5106 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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