Quote by Ambrose Pierce

Photograph is a picture painted by the sun without instruction in art. It is a little better than the work of an Apache, but not quite so good as that of a Cheyenne.

Photograph is a picture painted by the sun without instructi

Summary

This quote humorously compares photography to the artistic skills of Native American tribes, specifically the Apache and Cheyenne. It suggests that a photograph, being created by the sun's natural light, doesn't require any artistic instruction. However, it implies that while photography may surpass the artistic abilities of the Apache, it falls slightly short of the skill level demonstrated by the Cheyenne. In essence, the quote plays on the idea that photography is a unique form of art created through earthly elements rather than human artistic expertise.

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By Ambrose Pierce

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