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Alexander Henderson — Falls of Niagara

Alexander Henderson

Falls of Niagara

1860

Among the earliest photographic documentation of North America's most famous natural wonder, this albumen print captures the sublime power that drew countless 19th-century tourists and artists.

Medium
albumen print from wet collodion negative

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Alexander Henderson, Falls of Niagara, 1860

Among the earliest photographic documentation of North America's most famous natural wonder, this albumen print captures the sublime power that drew countless 19th-century tourists and artists.

Medium
albumen print from wet collodion negative
Year
1860
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Monochrome, Albumen Print, Canadian, 19th Century, Photograph, Scenic, Landscape, Nature, Waterfall, Romantic

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Cleveland Museum of Art