Glacier Rock from below 1866 - 1899

"Glacier Rock from below" is a striking photograph by G. Fagersteen, a Norwegian-American photographer active in the late 19th century. Taken between 1866 and 1899, the image captures the imposing grandeur of Glacier Rock in Yosemite National Park. The photograph, currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, showcases Fagersteen's mastery of landscape photography, emphasizing the sheer scale of the natural world. The image, a testament to the sublime beauty of the American wilderness, provides a glimpse into the burgeoning interest in landscape photography during the late 19th century.