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Here is a Carleton Watkins albumen photo we have sold in the past:
Carleton E. Watkins c1865 Mammoth Albumen Photograph
Carleton E. Watkins (1829–1916) was an American photographer of the 19th century. Born in New York, he moved to California and quickly became interested in photography. He focused mainly on landscape photography, and Yosemite Valley was a favorite subject of his. His photographs of the valley significantly influenced the United States Congress’ decision to preserve it as a National Park.
Rare Carleton Watkins 1860’s “mammoth plate” albumen photograph of “Mirror Lake, Yosemite” (Also called “The North Dome (Fully Reflected)” in other prints.) One of the preeminent early Western photographers, Watkins’ photos are coveted not only for their natural beauty, but for the opportunity to peek through the window to see pre-settled America. Having come to California during the Gold Rush, Watkins soon became passionate for landscape photography and scenes of mining activity. His focus upon Yosemite Valley at the time of this photograph influenced the U.S. Congress to establish it as a National Park in 1864. Stunning, large photo is mounted to a in a simple wood board measuring 21.25″ x 26″, with a handwritten inscription on the board reading “Mirror Lake, Yosemite”. Photo measures 15.5″ x 20.5″, with a bluish cast in the sky caused by a reflection from shooting outdoors. The North Dome mountain was later renamed Mount Watkins after the photographer. Staining to bottom edge of mount and slightly irregualr edges including a small dent to the left edge and two small dents to the bottom edge, else near fine. Sold for $1,954.
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