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The Yosemite Valley from the Mariposa Trail

Carleton E. Watkins

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a valley from an elevated viewpoint. In the background, distant mountains fade into the sky. A rugged cliff is on the left, and a rock formation with a waterfall is on the right. Pine trees cover the foreground, contrasting with the mountains. The image is in black and white, highlighting the textures and forms of the landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
1865-1866
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
6156 × 4905 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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