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Fire Department, Clark & Sumner, Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Thomas H. Johnson

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a stereoscopic view of an industrial or railway setting. There is a dusty, unpaved ground-level track in the foreground. A tall brick building dominates the right side of the image with ornate architectural details. To the left, mechanical equipment with a cylindrical boiler and wheels is visible, connected to the track. In the background, there is a line of trees and a fence. The color scheme is earthy and sepia, giving the scene a vintage feel.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1865
Medium
stereoscopic albumen silver prints
Dimensions
7644 × 3664 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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