Upper end of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Colorado
Series TitleFrémont-Carvalho Project
Artist
Robert Shlaer
(American, born 1943)
DateJanuary 5, 1996
MediumDaguerreotype
DimensionsPlate (quarter): 3 1/4 × 4 1/4 inches (8.26 × 10.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation
Object number2015.67.51.113
SignedSignature engraved on plate verso: "© R. Shlaer 611"
InscribedEngraved on plate verso: "Upper End of the Black Canyon / of the Gunnison / January 5, 1996 / Frémont-Carvalho Project"
MarkingsOn plate verso, upper right, in pencil: "611";
On plate verso, lower right, in pencil: "9/115 / 8";
On plate verso, lower left, in pencil: "Book 117/2"
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DescriptionQuarter plate uncased daguerreotype. Image of deep gorge with snow covered mountains and river flowing through it.Copyright© Robert Shlaer
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Robert Shlaer
March 5, 1997
2015.67.51.56