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Yosemite Valley from Mariposa Trail, c. 1865. Creator: Charles Leander Weed (American, 1824-1903)
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Yosemite Valley from Mariposa Trail, c. 1865. Creator: Charles Leander Weed (American, 1824-1903)
Yosemite Valley from Mariposa Trail, c. 1865. In 1859, Charles L. Weed made the first photographs of the wild and breathtakingly beautiful Yosemite region in California. These pioneering photographs spoke of the areas splendors to future visitors and artists. Probably five years later, he returned to Yosemite to begin creating his remarkable mammoth plate views (roughly 17x22 inches). This celebrated vista of the distant, mountainous, forest scene is the best known of Weeds modest production of large-scale photographs. The serenity and order of the composition is punctuated by an isolated, spindly tree perched at a cliffs edge, asymmetrically dividing the composition while uniting the blank sky with the mountainous landscape below. The figure leaning against the tree in the foreground gives scale to the scene and suggests human isolation in the vastness of nature
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This photo print, titled "Yosemite Valley from Mariposa Trail" takes us back to the year 1865 when Charles Leander Weed captured the untamed beauty of Yosemite in California. Considered a pioneer in his field, Weed's photographs served as a testament to the splendor of this breathtaking region and inspired future visitors and artists alike. In this particular image, we are presented with an expansive vista showcasing distant mountains and lush forests. The composition exudes serenity and order, with an isolated tree perched precariously on a cliff's edge acting as both a divider and unifier between the vast sky above and the majestic landscape below. Adding depth to the scene is a lone figure leaning against the tree in the foreground. This human presence not only provides scale but also highlights our isolation within nature's grandeur. It serves as a reminder of how small we are compared to the vastness that surrounds us. Measuring approximately 17x22 inches, this mammoth plate view is one of Weed's most renowned large-scale photographs. Its enduring popularity lies in its ability to transport viewers back in time, allowing them to immerse themselves in Yosemite's pristine wilderness through Weed's lens. Preserved by Heritage Art/Heritage Images at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this remarkable piece continues to captivate audiences today with its timeless depiction of Yosemite Valley from Mariposa Trail.
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