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East Gate, Clark & Sumner, Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Thomas H. Johnson

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts industrial buildings made of red brick. Uneven terrain leads to the structures with arched windows and doors. A cylindrical tank and staircases are visible. In the distance are low hills with sparse vegetation. The sky is clear with a sepia tone, and the color palette is brown and cream.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1865
Medium
stereoscopic albumen silver prints
Dimensions
7625 × 3660 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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