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H.H. Bennett
Wisconsins Pioneer Photographic Artist (1843-1908)
Henry Hamilton Bennett has become known as one of Wisconsin's, and in fact the nation's, premier photographic artists. Born in 1843, Bennett lived nearly his whole life in Wisconsin. Though his intended profession was to be a carpenter a injury to his hand during the Civil War prevented this and he opened a studio in Wisconsin Dells (then known as Kilbourn City) and opened a portrait studio in 1875.
Jaws of the Dells--H.H. Bennett--1894
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division [reproduction number, e.g., LC-USZ62-110212]
Bennetts greatest and most popular works are those of his beloved Wisconsin Dells, photographed at a time that captured the pristine nature of the area. He also refined and developed new techniques of photography, and developed stereo-scopic picture displays.
Sliding Rock--H.H. Bennett-1896
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division [reproduction number,e.g.,LC-USZ62-110212]
"It is easier to pose nature and less trouble to please."-- A Quote from H.H. Bennett
Under the Overhanging Rock, Wisconsin Dells, WI--H.H.Bennett--1899
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division [reproduction number, e.g., LC-USZ62-110212]
'Narrows'--Wisconsin Dells, WI--H.H. Bennett--circa 1900
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division [reproduction number, e.g., LC-USZ62-110212]
For more information on H.H. Bennett and his life, try some of these following links.
H. H. Bennett Studio & History Center (Wisconsin Historical Society)
Wisconsin Dells Photography (from WISCONSIN-DELL.NET)
