Trestle Bridge at Whiteside

1864

George N. Barnard

Associated Names
George N. Barnard

Artist, American, 1819 - 1902

The image depicts a sepia-toned photograph of a large wooden trestle bridge extending across the scene. The sky appears clear with some brightness. A river flows near us, bordered by rocks and logs, with vegetation and trees visible in the background. To the right, a wooden structure runs parallel to the river, partially in shadow. A solitary figure sits on a log close to us beside the water. The overall tone of the photograph is earthy and monochromatic, lending a historic and timeless quality to the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Funds from Diana and Mallory Walker

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 25.6 × 35.8 cm (10 1/16 × 14 1/8 in.)
    mount: 41 × 50.9 cm (16 1/8 × 20 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2025.44.6


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(William L. Schaeffer / Photographs, Chester, CT); Ron Perisho, Gettysburg, PA, October 1995; NGA purchase, 2025.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center on mount printed in black ink: Photo from nature By G.N. Barnard. / TRESTLE BRIDGE AT WHITESIDE


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