
Rebel Rifle Pits, Bull Run
Russell, Andrew Joseph · American
1863
- Medium
- albumen silver print
- Classification
- Photograph
- Period
- 1851 to 1875
- Image size
- 7313 × 5581px
Description
The image shows a wooded area with a riverbank in the foreground. A large tree with visible roots and sparse leaves is on the right third of the frame. In the middle ground, a group of leafless trees extends diagonally, leading to a man standing among them. The horizon is high in the composition with barren hill slopes rising up to an overcast sky. The color palette is sepia, giving a vintage feel. The textures and details in the landscape are highlighted against the subdued background. The image is a photograph.
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).