Kellispelm Lake from Yellow Bluff Island, looking S.E. toward the S. extremity of the Lake
between 1857 and 1862 National Archives and Records Administration
About this artwork
This watercolor landscape depicts the expansive views of Kellispelm Lake as observed by James Madison Alden during his service with the Northwest Boundary Survey. It showcases a vast, tranquil lake framed by rugged, mountainous terrain and sparse evergreen vegetation.
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James Madison Alden was not just an artist, but a skilled topographical draftsman appointed as the official artist for the United States Northwest Boundary Commission. His detailed watercolors provided a visual record of the rugged, uncharted territories between the United States and British North America, essentially acting as the 'camera' for the expedition before photography was widely practical in such remote locations.
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Kellispelm Lake from Yellow Bluff Island, looking S.E. toward the S. extremity of the Lake
James Alden, between 1857 and 1862
