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The Domes, from the Sentinel Domes, Yosemite

Carleton E. Watkins (American, 1829–1916) · c. 1865–1866

Although prolific in all types of commercial photography, Carleton Watkins was best known for his majestic images of Yosemite Valley. He first transported his mammoth-plate camera there in 1861 and returned many times to record America's natural treasure. Besides establishing aesthetic and technical standards of excellence for landscape photography, Watkins's work was instrumental in passing the 1864 Congressional bill enacted to protect Yosemite from development. In this pan

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Photography · Landscapes · Catalog HV6GD6AK

The Domes, from the Sentinel Domes, Yosemite

Carleton E. Watkins (American, 1829–1916) · c. 1865–1866

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