Kintla Mountains and lower lake, from spur of Boundary Mountain
between 1857 and 1862 National Archives and Records Administration
About this artwork
This watercolor landscape depicts the rugged peaks of the Kintla Mountains overlooking a glacial lake. It was created by James Madison Alden during his service as an artist for the United States Boundary Commission.
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James Madison Alden was tasked by the U.S. Boundary Commission to document the wild, largely unmapped terrain of the Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountains. His precise yet atmospheric watercolors served both scientific and artistic purposes, providing the government with vital visual data while capturing the majestic beauty of the American frontier long before the establishment of national parks.
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Kintla Mountains and lower lake, from spur of Boundary Mountain
James Alden, between 1857 and 1862
