Mount Shasta from the North 1870

Carleton E. Watkins' "Mount Shasta from the North" (1870) captures the majesty of the snow-capped peak in a large-format photograph. Watkins, a pioneer of landscape photography, used the albumen print process to achieve the detail and clarity that define his work. The image showcases the expansive vista of the mountain, framed by a foreground of scrubland and a thin band of trees, creating a sense of vastness and solitude. The photograph stands as a testament to Watkins' dedication to capturing the untamed beauty of the American West.