Iceberg Canyon, Colorado River Looking Above
1871
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1871
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This photo shows a deep canyon carved by the Colorado River. Sunlight slices through the narrow walls, lighting up the dark cliffs. The river’s curve disappears into shadow below. O’Sullivan took this shot from a boat in 1871. It’s one of the first clear pictures of the West’s wild terrain. The angle makes the canyon feel endless, almost like the river carved time itself. Check out more by Timothy H. Oullivan (American, 1840–1882).
