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Plate 1. Carmichael's Cut, Granite Canon

Andrew Joseph Russell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a railroad track running through a rocky landscape. The track starts from the bottom right corner and extends diagonally towards the center-left. The scene lacks a visible horizon, as rocky walls flank the track on both sides. A man is standing near the base of the rock face on the right side. The rocks are depicted in shades of gray and brown. Snow patches are visible along the track, with a pale, overcast beige sky above.

Artwork Details

Date
1869
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
7771 × 6009 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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