Fissure Vent at Steamboat Springs, Nevada 1867

"Fissure Vent at Steamboat Springs, Nevada" is a striking example of Timothy O'Sullivan's landscape photography, taken in 1867. The photograph depicts a barren landscape in Nevada, featuring a fissure vent emitting steam and a distant mountain range. O'Sullivan, known for his work documenting the American West, captures the raw beauty and geological forces of the region. The image's stark composition and detailed portrayal of the fissure vent highlight the powerful nature of the landscape. It is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.