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Racket Brook Breaker, Del. & Hudson Canal Co.

Thomas H. Johnson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an industrial landscape from an elevated viewpoint. Trees and a hill are visible on the horizon. The sky appears overcast with clouds. Vegetation and wooden debris are scattered in the foreground, with a dirt path leading to an industrial structure with a tall chimney emitting smoke. A railroad or logging structure is attached to the industrial building. The color palette is monochrome sepia.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1863-1865
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
4000 × 3008 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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