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George Barker — Niagara - Frostwork Under Horseshoe Fall

George Barker

Niagara - Frostwork Under Horseshoe Fall

1887

Winter's grip transforms Niagara into a crystalline wonderland in this stereo view, demonstrating Barker's skill at capturing the falls' seasonal metamorphosis for armchair travelers.

Medium
Albumen print, stereo

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George Barker, Niagara - Frostwork Under Horseshoe Fall, 1887

Winter's grip transforms Niagara into a crystalline wonderland in this stereo view, demonstrating Barker's skill at capturing the falls' seasonal metamorphosis for armchair travelers.

Medium
Albumen print, stereo
Year
1887
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Landscape Photography, Albumen Print, Serene, 19th Century, American, Niagara Falls, Water, Nature, Stereoview, Romantic

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