Abstract
Abstract From 1864 to 1869 the construction of the first transcontinental railroad was systematically documented in photographs by Alfred A Hart. 1 As official photographer of the Central Pacific Railroad (CPRR) he carefully photographed from the railhead at Sacramento, California, to the celebration of the completion of the rail line at Promontory, Utah (figure 1). In spite of the acknowledged importance of his documentation, little has been known about the life of the photographer, and some of what has been published is factually inaccurate.2 Details of Hart's somewhat checkered and adventurous career as a photographer provide a new appreciation for his photographic accomplishments. Trained as a painter in New England, he was an influential figure in the development of Western landscape photography. 3
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
