Yosemite Falls
1868
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1868
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows Yosemite Falls in California, with steep cliffs and rushing water. Muybridge took this photo-like shot with a large camera on a tripod. He climbed high to frame the falls just right. This was tricky in 1868. Photographers used glass plates that cracked easily. Muybridge solved it by making a wood-and-canvas shelter to shield the camera. Next time you visit The Cleveland Museum of Art, look for this piece.
