Timothy O'Sullivan (American, born Ireland, 1840–1882)
Central portion of Canñon de Chelle, New Mexico. This Canñon is one of the most remarkable in the west, and is noted for its beauty. The walls are of Red Sand-stone, nearly perpendicular, and at this point are 1.200 feet in height, No. 24 from the series "Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian"
1873
O'Sullivan's masterful composition emphasizes the sheer vertical drama of the red sandstone walls, creating one of the most iconic images from the Wheeler Survey that helped introduce Americans to the sublime landscapes of the Southwest.
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- Albumen print, stereo
More by Timothy O'Sullivan (American, born Ireland, 1840–1882)
Explorers Column, Cañon de Chelle, Arizona. This shaft is the work of nature, and is about 900 feet in height; base about 70 by 110 feet. It stands near the center of the Cañon, and it is almost impossible to believe that it is not the work of human hands, No. 23 from the series "Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian"
1873
View across Black Cañon. The grand walls in perspective, No. 2 from the series "Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian"
1871
Navajo Brave and his Mother. The Navajo were formerly a warlike tribe until subdued by U.S. Troops, in 1859-60. Many of them now have fine flocks, and herds of horses, sheeps and goats, No. 29 from the series "Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian"
1873
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