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Bethlehem Island on the Lehigh

William H. Rau

National Gallery of Art

The image features a sepia-toned view of a river scene captured from an elevated viewpoint along the riverbank's edge. The horizon is lined by trees with dense foliage. The riverbank is rocky with some shrubs and sand. The calm river reflects the trees on its banks. A train track runs parallel to the waterway, with telegraph poles alongside. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of brown and beige.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1895
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
4000 × 3338 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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