Valley of the Yosemite from Mosquito Camp, No. 22

1872

Eadweard Muybridge

Associated Names
Eadweard Muybridge

Artist, American, born England, 1830 - 1904

The image displays a tranquil river bordered by trees, extending to distant rugged mountains. The horizon features the mountains reflecting in the calm river running across the scene, with trees framing the view. The style appears photographic, emphasizing fine details and soft contrasts. The color palette is warm and sepia-toned, creating a nostalgic quality. Tree trunks and branches add texture, leading the eye to the meandering river reflecting the mountains and sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase)

  • Dimensions

    image: 41.91 × 53.98 cm (16 1/2 × 21 1/4 in.)
    mount: 54.61 × 68.58 cm (21 1/2 × 27 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.5110

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Charles Isaacs, New York; purchased by the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2007; acquired by NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2008

  • The American Evolution: A History through Art: Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, March 1–July 27, 2008

2010

  • Helios: Eadweard Muybridge In a Time of Change: Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, April 10–July 18, 2010; Tate Britain, London, September 8, 2010–January 16, 2011; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, February 26–June 7, 2011

Inscriptions

printed in black ink, on mount under left corner of image: MUYBRIDGE, Photo.; on mount under center of image: VALLEY OF THE YOSEMITE. / From Mosquito Camp.; on mount under lower right of image: No. 22.; on mount under right corner of image: BRADLEY & RULOFSON / 429 Montgomery St., S.F., Publishers. on verso, by unknown hand, bottom left corner in graphite: 379.001.3.05; upper right corner: 21343

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