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Carleton Eugene Watkins (11th Nov, 1829 - 23rd Jun, 1916)

General View of Yosemite Valley from Artist's Point

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Photo (C) RMN-Grand Palais (musée d'Orsay) / Hervé Lewandowski

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Title:

General View of Yosemite Valley from Artist's Point

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Dimensions:

405 x 483

Inventory number:

PHO1987-33-15

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après 1876

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About the author(s)

Author:

Carleton Eugene Watkins

Also known as:

Carleton E. Watkins

Carleton Emmons Watkins

C.E. Watkins

Born:

11th Nov, 1829

Dead:

23rd Jun, 1916

Country:

États-Unis

See more about this author on Wikipedia:

Carleton Watkins (1829–1916) was an American photographer of the 19th century. Born in New York, he moved to California and quickly became interested in photography. He focused mainly on landscape photography, and Yosemite Valley was a favorite subject of his. His photographs of the valley significantly influenced the United States Congress’ decision to preserve it as a National Park. Read more...