Untitled [water and bare trees] c. 1900

"Untitled [water and bare trees]" is a photographic work created by American photographer William E. Dassonville around 1900. This evocative landscape image features a still body of water partially hidden by the bank of a muddy stream, with bare trees lining the edge of the water. The soft, hazy quality of the image, achieved through the use of the gum bichromate printing process, creates a sense of tranquility and isolation. The work exemplifies Dassonville's interest in capturing the beauty of the natural world, as seen in his other works, which often feature landscapes, waterscapes, and portraits. "Untitled [water and bare trees]" is now part of the permanent collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.