New World Wonder: How a geological oddity became an enduring symbol of the nation in American Art
New World Wonder: How a geological oddity became an enduring symbol of the nation in American Art Christopher C. Oliver Fig. 1. Thomas Jefferson at Natural Bridge by Caleb Boyle (active 1800–1822), c. 1801. Oil on canvas, 92 by 60 inches. Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, Kirby Collection of Historical Paintings. The Natural Bridge of Virginia is a 215-foottall geological formation located in the Shenandoah Valley that is the last remnant of the roof of an ancient cavern that collapsed millions of years ago. Its impressive height and unique features inspired generations of artists...
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