Franconia Notch from Echo Lake 1855 - 1875

"Franconia Notch from Echo Lake" is a stereoscopic photograph by the Kilburn Brothers, a prominent American photographic team active in the mid-19th century. The image, created between 1855 and 1875, showcases the picturesque Franconia Notch in New Hampshire, featuring a serene lake reflecting the surrounding mountains and a small boat in the foreground. This stereoscopic photograph, when viewed through a stereoscope, creates a three-dimensional effect, enhancing the viewer's experience of the scenic landscape. The Kilburn Brothers were known for their high-quality stereoscopic photographs of American landscapes, capturing the beauty of the natural world and popularizing the medium. Today, the work is on view at the Art Institute of Chicago.