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Plate 5. Hall's Cut

Andrew Joseph Russell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a railway track extending into the distance with a person standing on the tracks. The view is enclosed by steep, rocky walls on both sides. Snow is piled up alongside the tracks with footprints visible in the snow. The color palette includes earth tones of the rocks and bright whites of the snow, creating a striking contrast.

Artwork Details

Date
1869
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
7777 × 5942 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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