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Plate 26. Church Buttes

Andrew Joseph Russell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a side view of a large, rugged rock formation. The horizon is not prominent. The land gently rises towards the base of the formation. A telegraph pole stands to the left. The rock layers show natural striations. The color palette includes earthy browns and grays. The sky above is empty. Desert vegetation is visible on the rough terrain.

Artwork Details

Date
1869
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
7474 × 5629 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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