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Summit of the Sierras, 1874. Creator: W. Roberts
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Summit of the Sierras, 1874. Creator: W. Roberts
Summit of the Sierras, 1874. The Sierra Nevada mountains in California and Nevada, USA. This is the majesty of their desolation - the spell of the unknown and the unvisited. Mighty gorges, with giant sides, bearing the traces of great glacial movements, and watched over by truly Alpine pinnacles of ice and snow, are the weird passes into the silent region that surrounds the highest peaks within the limits of the United States. In the bottom of these deep canons are lakes, frozen during the greater part of the year, and at other times lying with motionless water, never touched by canoe or keel. 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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Summit of the Sierras, 1874 - A Glimpse into the Majestic Desolation
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. This photo print, taken in 1874 by W. Roberts, transports us to the awe-inspiring Sierra Nevada mountains in California and Nevada, USA. The image captures the essence of their desolate beauty - an enchanting spell of the unknown and unvisited. The Sierra Nevada range is a sight to behold, with mighty gorges boasting colossal sides that bear witness to ancient glacial movements. These rugged passes lead us into a silent region that surrounds some of the highest peaks within the United States. As we delve deeper into these deep canyons, frozen lakes lie at their bottoms for most of the year. At other times, they remain motionless and untouched by any canoe or keel. It is a scene frozen in time - nature's masterpiece preserved for eternity. This remarkable engraving was featured in "Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In" edited by William Cullen Bryant in 1874. It showcases not only Thomas Moran's exceptional artistic talent but also provides readers with a visual representation of America's breathtaking landscapes. In this black-and-white print, Roberts skillfully captures every intricate detail - from rocky pinnacles adorned with ice and snow to towering trees rooted firmly amidst this untamed wilderness. Let this evocative image transport you back to a time when exploration was at its peak and marvel at nature's grandeur as it unfolds before your eyes through W. Roberts' lens.
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