Fort Dumplings 1859 - 1874

"Fort Dumplings" is a black and white photograph taken by Scottish-born photographer James Wallace Black in the 1860s. The photograph depicts a coastal scene with a fort perched atop a rocky outcropping overlooking a calm body of water. The photograph captures the serene atmosphere of the landscape with its soft lines and gentle curves, which exemplify the aesthetic of the early photographic movement. This photograph is now a part of The Art Institute of Chicago's permanent collection.