Kellispelm Lake or Pend'Oreille Lake, from View Point
between 1857 and 1862 National Archives and Records Administration
About this artwork
This watercolor depicts a serene mountainous landscape featuring a lake in the Pacific Northwest, likely rendered during the artist's time on the U.S. North West Boundary Commission survey.
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James Madison Alden served as the official artist for the U.S. North West Boundary Commission between 1857 and 1861, documenting the wilderness along the 49th parallel. His precise and atmospheric watercolors were crucial for documenting the region's geography before photography became standard for such rugged expeditions. Today, his works provide a vital visual record of the Pacific Northwest's topography during the mid-19th century.
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Kellispelm Lake or Pend'Oreille Lake, from View Point
James Alden, between 1857 and 1862
