Cascade, Nevada Fall on Left, View above Vernal Fall — Carleton E. Watkins | DiscoverArt

Carleton E. Watkins

Cascade, Nevada Fall on Left, View above Vernal Fall

1861

Albumen silver print from glass negative

41.2 × 52.4 cm (16.2 × 20.6 in)

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