The Royal Gorge, Cañon of the Arkansas

c. 1880

William Henry Jackson

Associated Names
William Henry Jackson

Artist, American, 1843 - 1942

The image shows the view from the bottom of a narrow canyon, captured from within its steep rock walls. The horizon is not distinctly visible. The towering cliffs frame the passageway, drawing the eyes upward. A railway track runs through the canyon, guiding the viewer's gaze. The photograph emphasizes the textures and details of the rock surfaces, which appear rough and weathered. The color palette is muted sepia, giving the scene a timeless quality. The rock walls dominate the view, with the track and a small stream leading the eye towards a bridge further along the canyon. The image captures a remote landscape where human-made elements intersect with nature's grandeur.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Janet Lehr, East Hampton, NY; NGA purchase (through Solomon Fine Art, Monarch Beach, CA), 2025.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

bottom center printed from negative: 1010. THE ROYAL GORGE. GRAND CANON OF THE ARKANSAS.; bottom right printed from negative: W.H. JACKSON & Co. PHOT. DENVER.


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