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John Burke — The River Gorge

John Burke

The River Gorge

1878

Raw mountain geography takes center stage in Burke's stark composition, emphasizing the formidable natural barriers that shaped military strategy in the region.

Medium
albumen print

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John Burke, The River Gorge, 1878

Raw mountain geography takes center stage in Burke's stark composition, emphasizing the formidable natural barriers that shaped military strategy in the region.

Medium
albumen print
Year
1878
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Gorge, Albumen Print, Serene, Documentary, 19th Century, Landscape, Brown Tones, Nature, British, Mountain

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