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Independence Hall

Childe Hassam

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a ground-level view of a historical building with a clock tower at the center. The tower has a spire and weathervane on top, and bare trees are on either side. The artwork features fine and detailed brushstrokes to depict the trees and architecture. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of sepia and black. Some individuals are walking and talking near us, and in the distance, the building and trees create depth in the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1926
Medium
etching in black on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3159 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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