Harpers Ferry of the past by Helen Betts

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15-Jun-2019

Harpers Ferry of the past

I thought this painting reproduction was interesting for showing what Harpers Ferry looked like in the first half of the 19th century, before the Civil War. It depicts the site of the armory (previous/below picture) and looks down the Potomac River to the confluence with the Shenandoah. The original painting belongs to the Maryland Historical Society, artist unknown, created ca. 1845-1860.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly unsharp.

US Armory and Arsenal at Harpers Ferry, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor Z 24-70 f4 S
1/200s f/8.0 at 51.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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janescottcumming		20-Jun-2019 17:01
A very nice painting and a beautiful area of our country . V

Gill Kopy		20-Jun-2019 01:06
Lovely painting of what was !!

Dave Berry		19-Jun-2019 20:33
It's a beautiful area. I liked the fact that you could drive through parts of four states near there. The history of the area is compelling. Thanks for sharing. V

joseantonio		19-Jun-2019 18:51
nice capture of that amazing panel.V