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Cayuga Lake, Sheldrake

William H. Rau

National Gallery of Art

The image is taken from the edge of a shoreline with tall trees lining the water's edge. The horizon shows a distant landmass across a body of water beyond the trees and water. The color palette is mostly sepia tones, giving the scene a vintage feel. A pebbled shore extends along the lower part of the image with gentle waves, and a person is partially obscured by a tree at the water's edge. In the distance, there is a view of water and blurry land, creating a tranquil atmosphere. Trees on the right side frame the scene with their leaves creating patterns against the sky.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1895
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
6088 × 5045 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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