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Plate 13. Snow and Timber Line, Laramie Mountains

Andrew Joseph Russell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape view from an elevated point, overlooking a dense forest of trees at varying heights. A prominent tree with bare branches is seen in the foreground, stretching out to the right side. The horizon is relatively high, featuring distant outlines of mountains blending into the sky. The color palette is monochromatic sepia tones, and the image has a textured quality, giving it a timeless atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1869
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
7685 × 5939 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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