The image presents Watkins Glen, featuring cascading waterfalls and steep rock walls. The viewer sees a gorge with a waterfall on the left, flowing over a rounded rock formation. The scene is enclosed by towering rocks. A wooden bridge or pathway crosses the waterfall's path. The color palette is sepia-toned, giving the image a vintage appearance. The rocky surfaces show intricate detail, emphasizing their textures and layers. The flowing water is captured with a smooth, blurred technique, conveying movement and continuity.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1860
- Medium
- stereoscopic albumen silver print
- Dimensions
- 5287 × 2635 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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