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(Photographs) Muybridge, Eadweard. Panorama of San Francisco, from California Street Hill. 11-panel albumen photograph panorama, each image approximately 7¾x8", mounted consecutively on archival board with overall measurements of the panorama 7¾x85", framed under plexiglass, overall the piece measuring 13x89½". San Francisco: Edw. Muybridge, 1877 Muybridge's breathtaking 360 degree panorama from California Street hill, taken, it is believed by scholars, between May 23 and June 23 (due to examination of the shadows), and probably on Monday (people are doing their wash). Probably Muybridge's most famous single work, providing not only one of the best views of the bustling metropolis, but also a wealth of entertainment upon close examination. This picture tells many stories. Visible in striking detail are the mansions of the rich and the dwellings of the poor, the churches, hotels, banks, and other features. Muybridge also produced a mammoth plate panorama of San Francisco, which is excessively rare, only 5 or 6 copies known to exist. The present, smaller version was issued folding into cloth covers. Provenance: Daniel G. Volkmann, Jr. Some fading mainly at margins of the panels, very good or better condition, a spectacular photograph, superbly presented. Special shipping charges apply.