Enfield Creek, near Ithaca, N.Y. Cascade above Main Fall, near Lucifer's Kitchen 1860 - 1865
jcburritt
theartinstituteofchicago
silver, print, photography
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photo of handprinted image
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16_19th-century
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silver
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natural tone
# print
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natural substance
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natural colouring
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possibly oil pastel
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photography
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men
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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natural palette
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remaining negative space
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watercolor
"Enfield Creek, near Ithaca, N.Y. Cascade above Main Fall, near Lucifer's Kitchen" is a stereoscopic photograph created by J.C. Burritt between 1860 and 1865. It depicts a waterfall in Enfield Creek, a natural wonder near Ithaca, New York. This image, now part of The Art Institute of Chicago's collection, showcases the landscape photography of the 19th century, often capturing scenic views for a growing audience of tourists and enthusiasts. The stereoscopic format, utilizing two slightly offset images, creates a three-dimensional effect when viewed through a stereoscope, further enhancing the immersive experience of the natural world.
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