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Riverbank

c. 1855

Frank Chauvassaigne

Associated Names

Frank Chauvassaigne

Artist, French, born 1831

The image shows a natural landscape featuring a calm water body with a fallen tree creating a bridge-like form. A rocky cliff dominates the background, with tall trees on the right side partially blocking the sky. The overall color palette is warm, in sepia tones, creating a vintage atmosphere. The reflection of the surroundings is visible in the water, with soft textures and tones blending harmoniously.

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Artwork overview

Medium

salted paper print
Credit Line

The Amy Rose Silverman Fund and Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund
Dimensions

overall: 16.5 x 22.1 cm (6 1/2 x 8 11/16 in.)
Accession Number

2001.111.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Charles Isaacs Photographs, Malvern, PA; NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Isaacs Photographs, Charles

Wikidata ID

Q64147643

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