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Timothy O'Sullivan — Wall in the Grand Cañon, Colorado River
Timothy O'Sullivan

Wall in the Grand Cañon, Colorado River

1871

Layered rock formations reveal millions of years of geological history in this dramatic view of the Grand Canyon's inner walls. O'Sullivan's albumen print demonstrates his ability to capture both the monumental scale and intricate detail of one of America's most iconic natural wonders.

Medium
Albumen print, from the album "Geographical & Geological Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian," vol. 2

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Timothy O'Sullivan, Wall in the Grand Cañon, Colorado River, 1871

Layered rock formations reveal millions of years of geological history in this dramatic view of the Grand Canyon's inner walls. O'Sullivan's albumen print demonstrates his ability to capture both the monumental scale and intricate detail of one of America's most iconic natural wonders.

Medium
Albumen print, from the album "Geographical & Geological Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian," vol. 2
Year
1871
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Monochrome, Photography, Albumen Print, Geological, Documentary, 19th Century, American, Landscape, Nature, Canyon

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