"Inspiration Point, Canyon of the Yellowstone," 1902

Summary

Americans' interest in nature during the late 19th century led to the creation of government-regulated parks and forests. In 1872, Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming was established as a "public park or pleasuring-ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people." This print was based upon a photograph by William Henry Jackson, who was a well-known photographer of western landscapes.

Americans' interest in nature during the late 19th century led to the creation of government-regulated parks and forests. In 1872, Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming was established as a "public park or pleasuring-ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people." This print was based upon a photograph by William Henry Jackson, who was a well-known photographer of western landscapes.

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

1902

Subject Date

circa 1890

Creators

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942 

Detroit Photographic Co. 

Place of Creation

United States, Michigan, Detroit 

Creator Notes

Original photography by William Henry Jackson about 1890. Published 1902 by Detroit Photographic Co., Detroit, Michigan.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

37.102.73

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Hand coloring
Mounting
Photolithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 15 in  (without mat 9")

Width: 12 in  (without mat 7")

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