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The northern wall of the Grand Cañon of the Colorado, near the foot of To-ro-weap valley. The rounded rocks of the foreground are sand-stone, No. 14 from the series "Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian"
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The northern wall of the Grand Cañon of the Colorado, near the foot of To-ro-weap valley. The rounded rocks of the foreground are sand-stone, No. 14 from the series "Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian"

William H. Bell (American, 1830–1910) commissioned by George Wheeler for the War Department, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army
Created 1872

Curatorial Overview

“Preserved in public domain archives for open discovery, research, and creative exploration.”

MediumAlbumen print, stereo
DimensionsEach image: 9.1 × 7.5 cm (3 5/8 × 3 in.); Card: 10 × 17.7 cm (3 15/16 × 7 in.)
OriginUnited States
InstitutionThe Art Institute of Chicago
Accession No.1959.616.12
Credit LinePhotography Gallery Fund
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Continuing the Universe of William H. Bell (American, 1830–1910) commissioned by George Wheeler for the War Department, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army

Antique Cartography • United States • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries