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Includes more than fifty unpublished photographs from the J. Paul Getty Museum collection for a unique viewing experience
Comprehensive commentary on each image by Peter Palmquist provides context and insight
Chronological overview of Carleton Watkins's life offers a complete historical perspective
Edited transcript of a colloquium on his career adds expert perspectives and scholarly debate
Covers a range of formats including stereographs, albumen prints, and cabinet cards for a diverse exploration

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Peter E. Palmquist
Among his well-known photographs of the American West, Carleton Watkins (1829–1916) is best remembered for his large-format outdoor photographs, especially those taken in Yosemite. This volume is devoted to some of his smaller and unusually shaped works, including stereographs, albumen prints, and cabinet and boudoir c

Author: Peter E. Palmquist
Publisher: J. Paul Getty Museum
Publication Year: 1997
Pages: 144
Dimensions: 6 x 7.5 x 8 inches
Language: English
ISBN: 978-0-89236-399-5
Cover Type: Paperback, Hardcover

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