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Plate 48. Mormon Family, Great Salt Lake Valley

Andrew Joseph Russell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of people gathered in front of a log cabin. The horizon is in the middle of the photograph, dividing the light sky from the darker land. In the background, there are rolling hills. The cabin is made of logs with a sod roof. The style resembles historical photography with a focus on early monochrome techniques. The color palette is sepia. People are in various poses near the cabin, some sitting on chairs or steps, and a dog is on the ground. An old wooden cart is visible to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1869
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
7327 × 5793 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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