Nynee Tall from South End

c. 1858-1862

John Murray

Associated Names
John Murray

Artist, Scottish, 1809 - 1898

The image depicts a negative view of a natural landscape. The perspective is from a slightly elevated viewpoint, showing treetops and mountains in the distance. The horizon is not distinct. The sky is dark, almost black. Detailed brushstrokes create texture in the foliage and mountains. The color palette is unusual due to the negative effect, with whites and grays for trees and the ground, and blacks and grays for the mountains, creating strong contrast.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon; purchase and gift to NGA, 2006.

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Watermarks

R. Turner Patent Talbotype watermark.

Wikidata ID

Q64156060

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