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Birth Place of Daniel Webster, Salisbury, New Hampshire

Hammat Billings

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a rural scene with buildings, trees, a road, and the sky. The perspective is from an elevated position, showing a wide view of the landscape. The horizon is slightly above the center with a slope meeting the sky. There are buildings like a house and a barn on the left, surrounded by large trees casting shadows. The style of the image is detailed with fine lines, resembling an engraving. The color scheme is gray, emphasizing contrast and form. A road with a wooden fence leads into the scene, and the sky has soft clouds and diffused light.

Artwork Details

Date
1851
Medium
engraving in black on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2380 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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