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Lookout Mountain, Georgia

George N. Barnard

National Gallery of Art

The photograph depicts a landscape captured from an elevated vantage point. The view shows undulating hills meeting the sky in the distance. A rocky cliff with sparse trees and foliage is visible on the right side. A winding river cuts through the terrain below, reflecting the sky. The land beyond the cliff is dotted with trees and fields, leading to a more densely vegetated area in the background. The image is monochromatic with sepia tones.

Artwork Details

Date
1866
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
11607 × 8974 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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