Mt. Kishenehn peak bears N. 50. W
between 1857 and 1862 National Archives and Records Administration
About this artwork
This watercolor depicts the rugged landscape of Mt. Kishenehn, likely created during the artist's tenure as the official artist for the Northwest Boundary Commission survey. The composition features a prominent mountain peak towering over a river valley and a small campsite in the foreground.
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James Madison Alden served as the official artist for the United States Northwest Boundary Commission, tasked with documenting the boundary between the U.S. and British North America. His delicate watercolors provide a unique visual record of the Pacific Northwest wilderness long before extensive western settlement and modern development altered the landscape. These survey works are now highly regarded for their combination of artistic beauty and scientific observation.
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Mt. Kishenehn peak bears N. 50. W
James Alden, between 1857 and 1862
