Gezicht op Mirror Lake 1867 - 1886

anonymous

aged paper

print print-like

lake

homemade paper

paper non-digital material

reduced colour palette

personal journal design

printed format

children publication design

publication mockup

paper medium

This stereoscopic photograph titled "Gezicht op Mirror Lake" is a glimpse of the serene beauty of Mirror Lake in Yosemite Valley, California. Created by an anonymous artist between 1867 and 1886, the image showcases the lake's reflective surface mirroring the surrounding landscape, including towering granite cliffs and verdant trees. The stereoscopic format, popular in the 19th century, provides a three-dimensional effect, enhancing the viewer's experience of the natural grandeur. This artifact is an excellent example of early landscape photography, documenting the scenic wonders of Yosemite Valley in a visually compelling manner.