Tropical Scenery, Natural Arch, Cupica Bay 1871

"Tropical Scenery, Natural Arch, Cupica Bay" is a 1871 albumen silver print photograph by American artist John Moran (1821-1903). The photograph captures a natural arch formation on a beach in Cupica Bay. Moran's work often featured depictions of nature, and this photograph showcases the intricate details of the archway and the surrounding tropical vegetation. The use of albumen silver print process gives the image a timeless quality and a sense of depth. It is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.