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Grassy Island Shaft, Del. & Hudson Canal Co.

Thomas H. Johnson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a small industrial building complex in a rural landscape. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, looking down at the structure with a chimney. A line of trees obscures the horizon, with hills fading into the mist in the distance. The terrain is sloped with grass, rocks, and tree stumps. The color palette is monochrome sepia, and there are no visible brushstrokes, suggesting it is a photograph.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1863-1865
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
4000 × 3030 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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