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Doughoregan Manor, Maryland

Henry Pollock

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sepia-toned photograph taken from a slightly elevated perspective of a garden with a path leading towards a house framed by trees and foliage. A woman in period attire stands on the path looking towards the house. The horizon is obscured by trees and the house. The photograph has a soft quality with gentle contrasts blending the elements harmoniously. The color palette is warm and subdued with shades of brown dominating the scene. The garden opens up to reveal more of the path leading to the house's entrance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1860
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
14204 × 10652 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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