19. Jahrhundert

William Henry Jackson

Born 1843 Died 1942 Works span 1874–1935

William Henry Jackson – Ein Pionier der amerikanischen Landschaftsfotografie William Henry Jackson (geboren 1843 in Keswick, Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika) war ein amerikanischer Fotograf, Bürgerkriegsveteran, Maler und Entdecker. Er gilt als einer der wichtigsten Vertreter der amerikanischen Landschaftsfotografie und prägte maßgeblich die Entwicklung des Hayden Survey und damit auch die Förderung des Nationalparks Yellowstone. Seine…

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1874

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1935

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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