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Andrew J. Russell — Devil's Gate, (From Below) Weber Canon, Wasatch Mountain

Andrew J. Russell

Devil's Gate, (From Below) Weber Canon, Wasatch Mountain

1868

Captured during the construction of the transcontinental railroad, Russell's dramatic photograph showcases the rugged terrain that challenged westward expansion through Weber Canyon's imposing rock formations.

Medium
Albumen print, pl. XXII from the album "Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

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Andrew J. Russell, Devil's Gate, (From Below) Weber Canon, Wasatch Mountain, 1868

Captured during the construction of the transcontinental railroad, Russell's dramatic photograph showcases the rugged terrain that challenged westward expansion through Weber Canyon's imposing rock formations.

Medium
Albumen print, pl. XXII from the album "Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)
Year
1868
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Monochrome, Dramatic, Landscape Photography, Albumen Print, Documentary, 19th Century, American, Post-War, Rocky Mountains, Geological Formation

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