Waterfall near Williams College c. 1870

"Waterfall near Williams College" is a photograph by George K. Warren dating to c. 1870. The oval-shaped image depicts a rocky gorge in the landscape, with a small waterfall cascading down the center of the composition. This photograph represents Warren's interest in capturing the natural world, a prevalent theme in 19th-century landscape photography. The image's detailed textures and intimate perspective provide a sense of immediacy and realism. The photographic print is presented in an oval mount, further emphasizing the aesthetic beauty of the subject.