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Harpers Ferry from Jefferson Rock

after Edward Beyer

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a landscape with a river winding between two hills. Buildings, including a church with a steeple, are located on the left riverbank, and figures can be seen in the foreground. The colors in the image are primarily earthy tones, with fine brushstrokes capturing details of the scene. The sky shows a gradient from pale blue to soft yellowish off-white near the horizon.

Artwork Details

Date
1857
Medium
color lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
12207 × 8817 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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