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West Point, New York, from Garrison’s

Frederick Langenheim

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a stereograph featuring two near-identical photographs side by side of a tranquil water scene. The point of view is from a slight height, overlooking a calm body of water with a rocky shoreline and a small dock. In the distance, a shoreline meets the water, with rolling hills and faint buildings visible. Close by, a wooden dock extends into the water and a small boathouse is near the shore. The color palette is muted sepia tones, creating a nostalgic and serene atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1856
Medium
stereoscopic glass transparency
Dimensions
13319 × 6448 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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