The image shows a landscape from a slightly elevated viewpoint. On the left, a rocky slope with sparse vegetation runs diagonally upwards. A dirt path meanders along this slope, leading towards trees on the right with branches hanging over it. Beyond the trees is a calm body of water, followed by a forested area. In the distance, rolling hills rise against the horizon, placed high in the frame. The scene has a monochromatic color scheme with sepia tones enhancing natural details and contours of the landscape.

F.W. 4 (Old Chain Battery Walk), West Point, New York

c.1867-1868

Medium: albumen silver print
Classification: Photograph
Period: 1851 to 1875
Image size: 4180 × 3167px

Description

The image shows a landscape from a slightly elevated viewpoint. On the left, a rocky slope with sparse vegetation runs diagonally upwards. A dirt path meanders along this slope, leading towards trees on the right with branches hanging over it. Beyond the trees is a calm body of water, followed by a forested area. In the distance, rolling hills rise against the horizon, placed high in the frame. The scene has a monochromatic color scheme with sepia tones enhancing natural details and contours of the landscape.

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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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