Carleton E. Watkins
The Sentinel, 3270 feet, Yosemite Valley, Mariposa County, Cal., No. 65 from the series "Watkins' Pacific Coast"
1861
Notable for its dramatic vertical composition and precise geological detail, this stereo photograph helped establish the visual vocabulary for American wilderness photography while serving as both artistic achievement and commercial success.
- Medium
- Albumen print, stereo
Spotted works by Carleton E. Watkins
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