American Falls gezien door een boog van ijs op Luna Island 1866 - 1910

"American Falls gezien door een boog van ijs op Luna Island" is a stereoscopic photograph by George E. Curtis, capturing a winter scene of the American Falls, likely in Niagara Falls, New York. This image, created between 1866 and 1910, showcases the power of nature and the fleeting beauty of a frozen landscape. The image depicts a natural ice arch formed by the freezing spray of the falls, framing a distant view of the waterfall. Stereoscopic photography, popular in the 19th century, aimed to create a three-dimensional illusion, immersing the viewer in the scene. Curtis's work reflects a growing interest in capturing and documenting natural wonders through the lens of photography, highlighting the romanticism of the natural world in the late 19th century.