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Rockdale Curve, On the Lehigh

William H. Rau

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with parallel railway tracks curving away in the mid-ground. A river runs to the left of the tracks with lush vegetation along its banks, while a steep, forested cliff is on the right. There are distant treetops, buildings, and an expansive sky in the background. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing texture and depth. The image has a precise and clean photographic style with clear detail.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1895
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
6079 × 5122 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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