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42. Tarport & Limestone from B. B. & K. R. R.

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape from an elevated viewpoint. In the foreground, there are wooden oil derricks. In the background, there are hills and a valley. The color palette is mostly sepia tones, with various shades of brown, beige, and grey. The scene includes a townscape with small buildings blending into the hills. The level of detail in the buildings and derricks gives the image a documentary style.

Artwork Details

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