Sutro Tunnel Shaft No. 3
1875 · Albumen silver print from glass negative
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Carleton E. Watkins
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Self Portrait: The Photographer's Persona, 1840�1985
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1985–1986
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From the Gilman Collection: Photographs Preserved in Ink
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1984–1985
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American Landscapes
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1981
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Photography for Collectors
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1976
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Steichen Gallery Reinstallation
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1967
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Carleton E. 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.
Source: Smithsonian Institution · Trust score: 90% · Updated 1mo ago
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