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Trestle Bridge at Whiteside

George N. Barnard

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a sepia-toned photograph of a large wooden trestle bridge extending across the scene. The sky appears clear with some brightness. A river flows near us, bordered by rocks and logs, with vegetation and trees visible in the background. To the right, a wooden structure runs parallel to the river, partially in shadow. A solitary figure sits on a log close to us beside the water. The overall tone of the photograph is earthy and monochromatic, lending a historic and timeless quality to the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
1864
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
12068 × 8678 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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