
Untitled
Rau, William H. · American
c. 1895
- Medium
- albumen silver print
- Classification
- Photograph
- Period
- 1876 to 1900
- Image size
- 6048 × 5060px
Description
The image shows a large, multi-story historical building on the right side of the frame. The building has ornate architectural detailing and reaches towards the sky. The horizon is low in the image, with manicured grass sloping up to the building. In the distance to the left, another structure with a spire is partially visible through trees. The image has a sepia-toned color palette. A gravel path runs along the front of the image, bordered by a lawn, trees, and shrubs. There are light and shadow variations indicating a bright day. The photograph conveys a sense of tranquility and historic significance.
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).