The "Vermillion Cliff," a typical plateau edge, as seen from Jacobs Pool, Arizona. From its top a plateau stretches to the right, and from its base another to the left. Their difference of level is 1.500 feet, and the step is too steep for scaling, No. 15 from the series "Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian"
| Title | The "Vermillion Cliff," a typical plateau edge, as seen from Jacobs Pool, Arizona. From its top a plateau stretches to the right, and from its base another to the left. Their difference of level is 1.500 feet, and the step is too steep for scaling, No. 15 from the series "Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian" |
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| Artist | William H. Bell (American, 1830–1910) commissioned by George Wheeler for the War Department, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army |
| Date | 1872 19th century |
| Medium | Albumen print, stereo |
| Classification | stereograph (albumen) |
| 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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“The "Vermillion Cliff," a typical plateau edge, as seen from Jacobs Pool, Arizona. From its top a plateau stretches to the right, and from its base another to the left. Their difference of level is 1.500 feet, and the step is too steep for scaling, No. 15 from the series "Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian"” is a work by William H. Bell (American, 1830–1910) commissioned by George Wheeler for the War Department, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, dated 1872. It is executed in albumen print, stereo and classified as stereograph (albumen). 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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