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Donner Lake, California

c. 1860s

Carleton E. Watkins

Associated Names

Carleton E. Watkins

Artist, American, 1829 - 1916

The image captures a landscape with rocky terrain stretching into the distance. The horizon shows mountains and a body of water. The foreground is dominated by large boulders with a textured surface, leading towards the distant lake. The color palette is monochromatic with browns and grays. The composition directs the viewer's focus from the rocky structures to the water and sky.

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Artwork overview

Medium

albumen silver print
Credit Line

Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund
Dimensions

image: 12.7 x 12.7 cm (5 x 5 in.)
sheet: 17.8 x 17.8 cm (7 x 7 in.)
mount: 23.2 x 23.2 cm (9 1/8 x 9 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

2006.133.135

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Dan and Mary Solomon

Wikidata ID

Q64145678

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