Sunset over lake, ca. 1915
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 75153
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George W. French captured this photograph of the sun setting over an unidentified lake.
The sun is framed by two silhouetted trees. French liked to experiment with sunlight and shadows.
In order to take this picture, French shaded his lens to avoid direct rays of light from fogging the plate.
Other Information
- Title: Sunset over lake, ca. 1915
- Creator: French, George Washington
- Creation Date: circa 1915
- Subject Date: circa 1915
- Media: photograph negative
- Dimensions (cm): 12.5 x 17.5
- Local Code: Coll. 4015, Box 7
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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