The image depicts a waterfront scene with a large wooden structure, a man in a hat standing by a boat with sails up, and multiple masts in the background. The town's rooftops, small details, and a horizon with clear visibility are also shown. The photo has a monochromatic color palette and a calm water surface. Blurry figures are seen sitting nearby, and stones are arranged along the shore.
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Construction of Washington Aqueduct

John Wood (American, born England, 1806 - 1866)

1858-1859

Medium
salted paper print
Classification
Photograph
Dimensions
image: 27.4 × 43.2 cm (10 13/16 × 17 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CPH
Credit line
Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Kids profiles and older: it shows nature, places, still life or a children's book. How works are placed

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