The image shows a landscape with scattered ruins and remnants of structures. The horizon is visible at the top, where land meets the sea stretching across the frame. In the distance, clusters of buildings are seen on the sloping terrain. The scene has a monochrome appearance with a vintage sepia tint. Various stone structures and debris are scattered throughout the landscape, leading to a central winding path. Close by, there are mounds of dirt and what seem to be building remains. In the background, there is the sea and a hint of a city skyline.

Sebastopol

1855-1856

Medium: albumen silver print
Classification: Photograph
Period: 1851 to 1875
Image size: 2943 × 2348px

Description

The image shows a landscape with scattered ruins and remnants of structures. The horizon is visible at the top, where land meets the sea stretching across the frame. In the distance, clusters of buildings are seen on the sloping terrain. The scene has a monochrome appearance with a vintage sepia tint. Various stone structures and debris are scattered throughout the landscape, leading to a central winding path. Close by, there are mounds of dirt and what seem to be building remains. In the background, there is the sea and a hint of a city skyline.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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