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Terres Mauvaises, Utah, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
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Terres Mauvaises, Utah, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Terres Mauvaises, Utah, 1874. Badlands - dry terrain where softer sedimentary rocks and clay-rich soils have been eroded by wind and water - in Utah, USA. The region is really, by Nature, an arid desert, made up of veritable " Terres Mauvaises", literally, bad lands. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes...with Illustrations on Steel and Wood by Eminent American Artists" Vol. II, edited by William Cullen Bryant. [D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1874]
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Terres Mauvaises, Utah, 1874 - A Glimpse into the Enigmatic Badlands
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. This print takes us back to the arid desert of Terres Mauvaises in Utah, USA. Captured by John Filmer in 1874 for "Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In" this image showcases the rugged beauty of a remote and unusual landscape. The badlands depicted here are a result of relentless erosion caused by wind and water on softer sedimentary rocks and clay-rich soils. These forces have sculpted an awe-inspiring rock formation that stretches as far as the eye can see. The barrenness of this region is palpable, with dry terrain dominating every inch. Filmer's wood engraving transports us to a time when exploration was at its peak, offering viewers a glimpse into the untouched wilderness of nineteenth-century America. As we marvel at these mountains rising majestically against the sky, it becomes evident why this area became part of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument years later. In collaboration with William Cullen Bryant's literary expertise and other eminent American artists' illustrations on steel and wood, Filmer masterfully captures both the geographical features and artistic essence of this untamed land. This print serves as a testament to human curiosity about our country's vast landscapes. As we observe riders traversing through these desolate lands on horseback—a symbol of resilience—we are reminded that nature has its own way of shaping our world. Through Filmer's lens, Terres Mauvaises comes alive before our eyes—inviting us to appreciate its raw beauty while pondering upon humanity's place within such grandeur.
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