East Fork, de Chelly River, Arizona
1880
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1880
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white photo shows a dry riverbed with towering cliffs on either side. The rock walls are steep and layered, some with patches of shadow. A few small trees and bushes dot the landscape, and the ground looks cracked and barren. The photo was taken in Arizona’s de Chelly River area, where the landscape is rugged and remote. The artist focused on how light and shadow shape the cliffs. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.
