Enfield Creek, near Ithaca, N.Y. 2d Fall, Lower Ravine 1860 - 1865

"Enfield Creek, near Ithaca, N.Y. 2d Fall, Lower Ravine" is a stereoscopic photograph by J.C. Burritt depicting a waterfall in Enfield Creek, New York. Created between 1860 and 1865, the image showcases the picturesque landscape of the region, with the waterfall cascading through a rocky, wooded area. Stereoscopic photographs, like this one, create a three-dimensional effect when viewed through a stereoscope, offering viewers an immersive experience of the scenery. This work, currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, provides a glimpse into the beauty of the natural world captured through the lens of 19th-century photography.