Down the river from the Bluff at Reed's Landing 1889

"Down the river from the Bluff at Reed's Landing" is a stereoscopic photograph by Henry Hamilton Bennett, taken in 1889. The image showcases a scenic vista of the Upper Mississippi River, specifically the bluff at Reed's Landing, Wisconsin. It's part of a collection by Bennett, capturing the beauty of Western scenery. The image depicts a river winding through a valley, with lush greenery, rolling hills, and buildings in the distance. This stereoscopic photograph would have been viewed through a viewer, creating a three-dimensional illusion. Stereoscopic images were popular in the 19th century, offering viewers a sense of immersion and realism. The Art Institute of Chicago houses this snapshot of American landscape photography.