The big white oak, Waverly group before 1890

"The Big White Oak, Waverly Group" is a black and white photograph by Henry Brooks, taken before 1890. The photograph depicts a large oak tree with its branches sprawling across the frame. The image captures the tree's imposing presence and evokes a sense of the natural world's beauty and power. This photograph is a testament to the importance of nature in the late 19th century and the artistry of photography in capturing its essence. Brooks' work often focused on nature, which contributed to the rise of landscape photography in the 19th century.