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House on a Hillside

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a white house in a rural landscape, framed by an ornate oval frame. A tree partially obscures the house, with branches spreading out. The horizon is mostly hidden by a sloping hillside. The image is monochromatic and resembles a daguerreotype, giving it a vintage, sepia-toned look. A dirt road curves towards the house, lined with a wooden fence. Hills rise in the background, completing the rural scene.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1850
Medium
daguerreotype
Dimensions
6485 × 5087 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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