Au Sable Chasm - Column Rocks 1860 - 1868

"Au Sable Chasm - Column Rocks" is a stereoscopic photograph by Purviance, created between 1860 and 1868. The image depicts a narrow gorge, likely Au Sable Chasm in New York, with towering rock formations on either side. The photograph's format, common in the 19th century, utilizes two slightly offset images to create a three-dimensional effect when viewed through a stereoscope. This example of 19th-century landscape photography showcases the dramatic beauty of natural scenery.