Looking South into the Grand Canyon, Colorado River, Sheavwitz

1872

William H. Bell

William H. Bell (American, 1830–1910)

Photography

Looking South into the Grand Canyon, Colorado River, Sheavwitz, 1872. William H. Bell (American, 1830–1910). Albumen print from wet collodion negative; image: 27.5 x 20.3 cm (10 13/16 x 8 in.); mounted: 50 x 39.4 cm (19 11/16 x 15 1/2 in.); matted: 61 x 50.8 cm (24 x 20 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund 2002.48

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Bell, William H.
Classification: Photograph
Formatted Medium: albumen print from wet collodion negative
Medium: albumen, print, from, wet, collodion, negative
Dimensions: Image: 27.5 x 20.3 cm (10 13/16 x 8 in.); Mounted: 50 x 39.4 cm (19 11/16 x 15 1/2 in.); Matted: 61 x 50.8 cm (24 x 20 in.)
Inscribed: Inscription: imprinted in black type on mount recto: "Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian" (symbol- eagle with coat of arms- with type)-"WAR DEPARTMENT" "CORPS. OF ENGINEERS.US.ARMY"; "Expedition of 1872- Lieut. Geo M. Wheeler Commanding"; "W. Bell.Phot.No. 9"; LOOKING SOUTH INTO THE GRAND CANON, COLORADO RIVER Sheavwitz Crossing"; in pencil "20(?) P1022"; in pencil on mount verso: "7500 25"
Departments: Photography
Accession Number: 2002.48
Credit Line: John L. Severance Fund
Exhibitions: Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro Collection of American Photography, Icons of American Photography: A Century of Photographs from the Cleveland Museum of Art
Rights Statement: CC0