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Alexander Gardner: The Western Photographs, 1867–1868
Jane L. Aspinwall
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Description for Alexander Gardner: The Western Photographs, 1867–1868
Hardback. A glimpse into the development of the American West through startling photographs of the frontier landscape and the rich culture of American Indian tribes Series: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Num Pages: 200 pages, 275 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; 3JH; AJB; AJCR; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 290 x 284 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1684.
A glimpse into the development of the American West through startling photographs of the frontier landscape and the rich culture of American Indian tribes
Best known for his Civil War photographs, Alexander Gardner (1821–1882) also created two extraordinary bodies of work depicting the transformation of the American West: Across the Continent on the Kansas Pacific Railway and Scenes in the Indian County. In 1867, after joining the survey team for what became the Kansas Pacific Railroad, Gardner photographed the path of the proposed extension, emphasizing the ease of future railroad construction and economic development, while including studies ... Read more
A glimpse into the development of the American West through startling photographs of the frontier landscape and the rich culture of American Indian tribes
Best known for his Civil War photographs, Alexander Gardner (1821–1882) also created two extraordinary bodies of work depicting the transformation of the American West: Across the Continent on the Kansas Pacific Railway and Scenes in the Indian County. In 1867, after joining the survey team for what became the Kansas Pacific Railroad, Gardner photographed the path of the proposed extension, emphasizing the ease of future railroad construction and economic development, while including studies ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Yale University Press
Condition
New
Series
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Number of Pages
180
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300208245
SKU
V9780300208245
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About Jane L. Aspinwall
Jane L. Aspinwall is associate curator of photography and Keith F. Davis is senior curator of photography, both at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Reviews for Alexander Gardner: The Western Photographs, 1867–1868
Shortlisted for the 2015 Kraszna Krausz best photography book award
Best Photography Book Award
Kraszna Krausz Foundation
Best Photography Book Award
Kraszna Krausz Foundation