Clark & Moore, Merced River, Yosemite

1872

Eadweard Muybridge

Associated Names
Eadweard Muybridge

Artist, American, born England, 1830 - 1904

The image shows a low viewpoint across a calm body of water with boulders scattered throughout. The water is smooth and reflective, while the horizon is obscured by tall coniferous trees. In the distance, layers of trees are visible with a hint of mist softening their appearance. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones. Rocks frame the water's edge, leading the eye towards the distant trees, creating a tranquil and majestic scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Funds from Diana and Mallory Walker

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 38.8 × 51 cm (15 1/4 × 20 1/16 in.)
    mount: 59.69 × 80.01 cm (23 1/2 × 31 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.102.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Ader Auction, 7 November 2019, lot 200); (Vintage Works, Ltd., Chalfont, PA); NGA purchase 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by artist?, below right corner of image, on mount in graphite: 82; in unknown hand, lower right corner of mount: E. MUYBRIDGE 1874; on verso, in unknown hand, top left corner in graphite: 1959/115

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