Spoorlijn van de Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company door een kloof bij de Grand Canyon c. 1880 - 1900
whlco
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excavation photography
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photo restoration
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natural tone
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unrealistic statue
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carved into stone
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naturalistic tone
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remaining negative space
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watercolor
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statue
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shadow overcast
This black and white photograph, taken sometime between 1880 and 1900 by W.H.L. & Co., showcases a railroad track winding through a narrow canyon, likely a portion of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. The image captures the grandeur of the landscape with the rugged rock formations towering on either side of the track, emphasizing the immense scale of the Grand Canyon. This photograph offers a glimpse into the development of the American West and the role of railroads in connecting vast distances, making it a valuable historical document.
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