House with Greenhouse, Virginia
American 19th Century · American
c. 1850
- Medium
- daguerreotype
- Classification
- Photograph
- Period
- 1826 to 1850
- Image size
- 6414 × 5083px
Description
The image shows a vintage, framed sepia-toned photograph of a grand manor in an elevated landscape. The viewpoint is head-on, displaying the architectural features clearly. The horizon is marked by the manor's roofline and surrounding trees. The manor's structure is symmetrical with windows and a central entrance, flanked by trees. Below the manor is a greenhouse with a glass roof divided into sections. The photograph is framed in gold, giving it a formal, vintage look. The color scheme is warm and aged, adding a nostalgic feel to the image.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).