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Plate 44. General Casement's Construction Train

Andrew Joseph Russell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sepia-toned photograph of a steam train viewed from a low vantage point. The train moves from right to left, with men standing along the tracks. The horizon is high in the image, with a focus on the train and the individuals. The vintage image lacks a distinct brushstroke style, featuring a limited brown color palette. The train in the distance diminishes in detail towards the left edge, highlighting its length. The foreground has an uneven dirt and rock surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1869
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
7749 × 5737 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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