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William James Stillman — Untitled (Woods in Snow)

William James Stillman

Untitled (Woods in Snow)

1859

Among the earliest photographs of winter landscapes, the varnished surface and wet collodion process create an atmospheric study that bridges documentary and artistic intentions.

Medium
salted paper print, varnished, from wet collodion negative

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William James Stillman, Untitled (Woods in Snow), 1859

Among the earliest photographs of winter landscapes, the varnished surface and wet collodion process create an atmospheric study that bridges documentary and artistic intentions.

Medium
salted paper print, varnished, from wet collodion negative
Year
1859
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, Monochrome, Serene, Forest, American, Early Photography, Landscape, Winter, Nature, Salted Paper Print

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