Lake Superior Scenery, North Shore
Late 19th century
Medium
Albumen print, stereo
Dimensions
Each image: 7.9 × 7.5 cm (3 1/8 × 3 in.); Card: 8.6 × 17.6 cm (3 7/16 × 6 15/16 in.)
Classification
photography
Department
Photography and Media
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
199026
Art Historical Context
Created in the late 19th century, *Lake Superior Scenery, North Shore* captures the rugged beauty of Minnesota’s shoreline through the eyes of photographer P.B. Gaylord. Produced as an albumen print in stereoscopic format, the work consists of two nearly identical images mounted side by side on a card. When viewed through a stereoscope, these paired photographs create a convincing sense of depth, transporting viewers to the rocky cliffs and expansive waters of Lake Superior. Stereo photography was immensely popular during this period, serving both as entertainment and as a form of virtual tra...