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William H. Bell — Perched Rock, Rocker Creek, Arizona

William H. Bell

Perched Rock, Rocker Creek, Arizona

1872

Illustrating the dramatic geological formations that fascinated 19th-century explorers, the photograph combines scientific documentation with the emerging aesthetic of Western landscape photography.

Medium
Albumen print

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Spotted works by William H. Bell

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Art Institute of Chicago

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Cleveland Museum of Art

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William H. Bell, Perched Rock, Rocker Creek, Arizona, 1872

Illustrating the dramatic geological formations that fascinated 19th-century explorers, the photograph combines scientific documentation with the emerging aesthetic of Western landscape photography.

Medium
Albumen print
Year
1872
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, Rock Formation, Monochrome, Photography, Albumen Print, Geological, Documentary, American, Natural, Arizona Landscape

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art