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Cape Horn, Columbia River

Carleton E. Watkins

National Gallery of Art

The image features a landscape with a rugged terrain. Nearby, there are tree stumps and sparse vegetation, leading to an overgrown field enclosed by a wooden fence. A small log cabin is nestled at the base of a rocky slope to the right, with a cliff face extending upwards. Coniferous trees cling to the cliff. The land descends to meet a sandy shoreline bordered by a large body of water. In the distance, the land meets a hazy horizon with hills. The color scheme consists of shades of brown, gray, and muted green, resembling early photographic techniques.

Artwork Details

Date
1867
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
12408 × 9656 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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