Juniper Lake Aug 23 1885, Mount Tacoma Washington (from Sketchbook X) 1885

"Juniper Lake Aug 23 1885, Mount Tacoma Washington (from Sketchbook X)" is a pencil sketch by American landscape artist William Trost Richards, created in 1885 during his travels in the Pacific Northwest. The drawing depicts a view of the landscape near Mount Rainier in Washington state, characterized by a small grouping of trees and a distant view of the surrounding terrain. The sketch's intimate scale and delicate lines are characteristic of Richards's practice of landscape sketching, highlighting his interest in capturing the fleeting beauty of nature. This work is part of a larger sketchbook series, offering a glimpse into the artist's creative process and his fascination with the American wilderness.