Carleton E. Watkins

Large Yosemite Hand-Tinted Photo "Douglas Fir at Clark's" c1910

Large Yosemite Hand-Tinted Photo "Douglas Fir at Clark's" c1910. Printed from a famous Carleton E. Watkins photograph from 1865-1866. Carleton E. Watkins is widely considered the foundational master of early American wilderness photography. His monumental 1860s Yosemite mammoth-plate series was so visually profound it was directly presented to President Abraham Lincoln, influencing the signing of the historic 1864 Yosemite Grant that established the framework for the National Park System. "Clark's" refers to Galen Clark's historic ranch and hospitality stopover, which later became Wawona. Unsigned. Excellent condition. 23"h x 16.25"w. Original oak frame 27"h x 20"w