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Andrew J. Russell (American, 1830–1902), Julius Bien (American, 1826–1909) and — Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery

Andrew J. Russell (American, 1830–1902), Julius Bien (American, 1826–1909) and

Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery

1870

Russell's complete photographic album represents one of the most comprehensive visual records of western American expansion, combining railroad documentation with landscape photography in the emerging medium of albumen printing.

Medium
Album of albumen prints (30)

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Spotted works by Andrew J. Russell (American, 1830–1902), Julius Bien (American, 1826–1909) and

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Andrew J. Russell (American, 1830–1902), Julius Bien (American, 1826–1909) and, Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery, 1870

Russell's complete photographic album represents one of the most comprehensive visual records of western American expansion, combining railroad documentation with landscape photography in the emerging medium of albumen printing.

Medium
Album of albumen prints (30)
Year
1870
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Albumen Print, Documentary, 19th Century, American, Photograph, Scenic, Landscape, Majestic, Rocky Mountains, Mountain

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Art Institute of Chicago