Beauty is Truth--Truth Beauty

1899

F. Holland Day

Associated Names
F. Holland Day

Artist, American, 1864 - 1933

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure in sepia overmatted and mounted on green wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    image: 18.7 x 17.2 cm (7 3/8 x 6 3/4 in.)
    mat: 38.1 x 27.9 cm (15 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.120.13

Associated Artworks

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American Pictorial Photography, Series I

Various Artists

1899

The image shows a canal lined with buildings on both sides. A stone bridge spans the canal in the distance. There is mist in the air, creating a soft atmosphere. Gondolas are moored near the canal's edge, with their reflections visible in the water. The buildings in the background have intricate facades. The image is in a monochromatic palette of grays, blacks, and whites.

Reflections--Venice

Alfred Stieglitz

1899

The image features a ground-level view of two horses grazing in a pastoral setting. The sky is overcast and the horizon is high. In the background, there are trees, a windmill, and farm buildings. The style of the image suggests an early photographic technique with a sepia tone. The color palette is warm browns and sepia tones, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. The image has textured, grainy details.

Pasadena Landscape

William B. Post

1899

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64147497

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