Untitled

c. 1860

American 19th Century

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The image shows an industrial site near a body of water. In the forefront, a man stands on rocky ground looking out across the water. The river reflects light, and wooden derricks line the shore. Some trees and small buildings are mixed in with the derricks, suggesting an active site such as oil drilling. In the background, a forested hill rises to form the horizon. The picture is in sepia tones, giving a vintage feel to the scene and enhancing the historical impression of the industrial location. The details in the image are sharp, showing the textures of both natural and man-made elements clearly.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    stereoscopic albumen silver prints

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet (each): 7.62 × 7.78 cm (3 × 3 1/16 in.)
    mount: 8.1 × 16.51 cm (3 3/16 × 6 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.93.4


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Janet Lehr, East Hampton, NY; Mary and Dan Solomon, Dana Point, CA; gift to NGA, 2024.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, vertical along left edge in graphite: 1511; by unknown hand, vertical along right edge in graphite: Genevive Lease / [in brackets] Union View Co. / Rochester / copied this view


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