Cereus Giganteus, Arizona
| Title | Cereus Giganteus, Arizona |
|---|---|
| Artist | Timothy O'Sullivan American, born Ireland, 1840–1882 |
| Date | 1871 19th century |
| Medium | Albumen print, from the album "Geographical & Geological Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian," vol. 2 |
| Classification | albumen print from collodion negative |
| Origin | United States United States |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Photography Gallery Fund |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Cereus Giganteus, Arizona” is a work by Timothy O'Sullivan American, born Ireland, 1840–1882, dated 1871. It is executed in albumen print, from the album "geographical & geological explorations & surveys west of the 100th meridian," vol. 2 and classified as albumen print from collodion negative. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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