Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

c. 1865

Thomas H. Johnson

Associated Names
Thomas H. Johnson

Artist, American, born 1821

The image displays a dual, stereoscopic view of a scene from ground level. The scene includes a rough dirt and gravel surface leading to a small wooden structure with a window and an open door. Adjacent to this is the rounded edge of a large cylindrical object. In the background, there are more wooden sheds, stacked materials, and a taller brick building extending into the distance. Leafless trees break the low horizon line, indicating a winter or early spring setting. The photo features a sepia tone, giving it warm and muted colors, with an emphasis on browns and grays. The image showcases a monochromatic palette highlighting the architectural and natural features.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    stereoscopic albumen silver prints

  • Credit Line

    Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet (each): 7.9 × 8 cm (3 1/8 × 3 1/8 in.)
    mount: 8.1 × 17.1 cm (3 3/16 × 6 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.93.18

  • Series Title

    Johnson’s Photographic Views in The Oil Regions of Pennsylvania

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Richard Healey, Hants, UK; NGA purchase, 2017.

Associated Names

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