Enfield Creek, near Ithaca, N.Y. Cascade above Main Fall, near Lucifer's Kitchen by J.C. Burritt

Enfield Creek, near Ithaca, N.Y. Cascade above Main Fall, near Lucifer's Kitchen 1860 - 1865

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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

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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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