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Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Thomas H. Johnson

National Gallery of Art

The image is a stereoscopic photograph showing a view of a river with a densely packed dock area on the right side. An ornate decorative finial is visible on a roof close to the viewer, with intricate details in the monochrome color palette. A bridge with multiple supports spans the horizon in the upper third of the image. Further along the river, hills and city structures can be seen in the background, softly blurred by distance. The sepia tones give the image a vintage look. Boats and industrial elements line the water's edge, capturing river life and transport activity of the time.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1865
Medium
stereoscopic albumen silver prints
Dimensions
7668 × 3715 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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