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U.S. Armory in Harpers Ferry

Woldemar Rau

1857

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Marine

Dominant colour

U.S. Armory in Harpers Ferry is a 1857 ink by Woldemar Rau, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Woldemar Rau
When & what style?: 1857 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a small town nestled in a valley surrounded by rocky cliffs and forested hills. A train runs along tracks near the center, with a long building that looks like a factory or warehouse. Houses and trees spread out across the landscape, and a river winds through the scene. The title at the bottom says it’s the *U.S. Armory in Harpers Ferry*, a place where weapons were made. The artist used a mix of soft colors and sharp lines to show both the details of the buildings and the natural landscape. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how artists like Rau made prints like this.