Black Cañon, Colorado River, looking below from Big Horn Camp

1871

Dramatic river canyon photography showcases both the sublime American landscape and the technical achievements of expedition photographers working under extreme conditions.

Medium: Albumen print, from the album "Geographical & Geological Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian," vol. 1

Start the Discussion

Request access to join the discussion

More by Timothy O'Sullivan

'Ancient Ruins in the Cañon de Chelle, N.M.'

Interior of Breastworks on Round Top, Gettysburg

1863

View on Apache Lake, Sierra Blanca Range, Arizona

1873

Request access to see more

Spotted works by Timothy O'Sullivan

✦

Art Institute of Chicago

84 spotted

About this work

Timothy O'Sullivan, Black Cañon, Colorado River, looking below from Big Horn Camp, 1871