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Carleton E. Watkins — Steambath, Geysers, Napa County, California, No. 1581 from the series "Watkins' Pacific Coast"
Carleton E. Watkins

Steambath, Geysers, Napa County, California, No. 1581 from the series "Watkins' Pacific Coast"

1867

Documenting California's unique geothermal landscape, this stereo view demonstrates Watkins' comprehensive approach to recording the geological diversity of the American West.

Medium
Albumen print, stereo

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Carleton E. Watkins, Steambath, Geysers, Napa County, California, No. 1581 from the series "Watkins' Pacific Coast", 1867

Documenting California's unique geothermal landscape, this stereo view demonstrates Watkins' comprehensive approach to recording the geological diversity of the American West.

Medium
Albumen print, stereo
Year
1867
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Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Monochrome, Albumen Print, Documentary, 19th Century, American, Photograph, Landscape, Geothermal, Nature, Stereoview

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