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Mr. John P. Coll

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The image shows a natural setting by a stream, with trees covering the horizon. The water flows over a dam made of logs and branches, creating a smooth effect. The color palette is monochromatic, with sepia tones emphasizing the landscape's details. Light and shadow play on the rocky streambed and foliage, creating a serene yet dynamic scene.
John Moran, Broadhead’s Creek, Delaware Water Gap, 1863, albumen silver print, Gift of John P. Coll, in memory of Margaret Canaga Coll and John Owen Reilly Coll, 2016, 2016.29.1

Broadhead’s Creek, Delaware Water Gap

John Moran · 1863 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.29.1

The image shows a stream surrounded by dense woods. A fallen tree trunk crosses the stream, with a man seated on a chair nearby. Trees frame the scene, and the overall color palette is earthy with browns and greens blending into the background.
John Moran, The Wissahickon Creek near Philadelphia, c. 1863, albumen silver print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 1999.6.1

The Wissahickon Creek near Philadelphia

John Moran · c. 1863 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  1999.6.1