Original Carleton Watkins Photograph of Mt. Shasta in 1867
Mt. Shasta from The North, 1867 by Carleton Watkins
MEDIUM: Photo Litho
ORIGIN: Printed in Italy 2004
DIMENSIONS: 12.5” W x 9.45” H heat wax mounted on 16” W x 12" H conservation Board
Carleton Watkins (1829-1916) was an American photographer of the 19th century. Born in New York, he moved to California and quickly became interested in photography. He focused mainly on landscape photography, and Yosemite Valley was a favorite subject of his. His photographs of the valley significantly influenced the United States Congress’ decision to preserve it as a National Park.
Mt. Shasta from The North, 1867 by Carleton Watkins
MEDIUM: Photo Litho
ORIGIN: Printed in Italy 2004
DIMENSIONS: 12.5” W x 9.45” H heat wax mounted on 16” W x 12" H conservation Board
Carleton Watkins (1829-1916) was an American photographer of the 19th century. Born in New York, he moved to California and quickly became interested in photography. He focused mainly on landscape photography, and Yosemite Valley was a favorite subject of his. His photographs of the valley significantly influenced the United States Congress’ decision to preserve it as a National Park.
Mt. Shasta from The North, 1867 by Carleton Watkins
MEDIUM: Photo Litho
ORIGIN: Printed in Italy 2004
DIMENSIONS: 12.5” W x 9.45” H heat wax mounted on 16” W x 12" H conservation Board
Carleton Watkins (1829-1916) was an American photographer of the 19th century. Born in New York, he moved to California and quickly became interested in photography. He focused mainly on landscape photography, and Yosemite Valley was a favorite subject of his. His photographs of the valley significantly influenced the United States Congress’ decision to preserve it as a National Park.
