Ben Gurney's Dream 1869 - 1874

"Ben Gurney's Dream" is a stereoscopic photograph created by Jeremiah Gurney between 1869 and 1874. This work is a complex composition of many figures, arranged in a multi-layered, almost chaotic fashion, highlighting the era's fascination with novelty and the burgeoning medium of stereoscopic photography. The image, despite its small size, captures a sense of depth and scale, offering a unique glimpse into the lives and customs of 19th-century America. The work is currently on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.