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Russell and Anne Byers

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The image shows an overhead view of a riverside scene with a stone ledge separating the river from a walkway. A vintage street lamp is attached to the ledge, casting a shadow on the ground. Three bare trees stand between the viewer and the river, their branches extending into the water. The river's textured surface reflects light, creating gentle rippling patterns. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the contrast between the trees and the river. Strong vertical and horizontal lines intersect in the composition.
Ilse Bing, Île Saint-Louis, Paris, 1932, gelatin silver print, Gift of Russell and Anne Byers, in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of Photography at the National Gallery of Art, 2015.136.1

Île Saint-Louis, Paris

Ilse Bing · 1932 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.136.1