Section of South Side of Zuni, Pueblo, N. M. No. 15 [Photograph]

O'Sullivan, Timothy

About this Item

Albumen photograph depicting Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico in 1873. Originally published in "Photographs Showing Landscapes, Geological, and Other Features of Portions of the Western Territory of the United States, Obtained in Connection with Geographical and Geological Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian, Seasons of 1871, 1872, 1873 and 1874." (Library of Congress). Image measures approximately 10 ¾ x 8 inches while the mount measures 20 x 16 inches. Title and photographer information in black below image. Photo is in fine condition, mounted and wrapped in shrink wrap. Timothy O'Sullivan (c. 1840-1882) began his photography career as an apprentice of Matthew Brady in New York City. He soon earned a positive reputation for his photographs of the Civil War, depicting the harsh realities of that conflict. In 1867, he became the official photographer for Clarence King's geological survey and headed west. Four years later, he joined the Wheeler Survey, documenting the land and its native inhabitants while also taking photos that could be used to attract settlers to the American West. In 1873, O'Sullivan led an independent expedition for Wheeler, which included visiting the Zuni Pueblo. He became one of the first photographers to record the pueblo villages of the Southwest and is remembered for his realistic and respectful portrayals of Native Americans. Seller Inventory # 024013

Bibliographic Details

Title: Section of South Side of Zuni, Pueblo, N. M....

Binding: Albumen Photograph

Condition: Fine