Elk Park, Cañon of the Rio Las Animas

c. 1880

William Henry Jackson

Associated Names
William Henry Jackson

Artist, American, 1843 - 1942

The image displays a view of rugged mountain terrain in a valley with a river running through it. The mountains dominate the horizon under a cloudy sky with mist. A steam locomotive is seen traveling alongside the river. The landscape includes pine trees, rocks, and sepia tones, emphasizing textures and atmosphere with light and shadow highlighting the terrain.
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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 left, printed from negative: SHOT BY W.H. JACKSON & Co. DENVER; bottom right printed from negative: 1040. ELK PARK. CANON OF THE RIO LAS ANIMAS.

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