In the mid 19th century, the American landscape was consistently conquered by the paintbrush with the same ideals and flourishing scenes being captured. Picturesque portrayals of the land were what society was used to seeing upon their walls and were often greatly romanticized views. Later in the 19th century an artistic shift occurred, new portrayals of the land were sparking interest due to their raw and honest displays. Photography became more popular as it was used for surveying the land which then prompted exhibitions to unexplored territories like the west, while also capturing the well known scenes of the east. The artistic expression of the photograph was different in that it bypassed typical notes of the all too familiar aesthetic of painting. The sudden overlap and impact of these two mediums within the 19th century is perfectly illustrated within the renderings of the untamed American landscape.
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