Gezicht op het Louisemeer before 1897

"Gezicht op het Louisemeer" (View of Louise Lake) is a small, detailed illustration from a book by Walter Dwight Wilcox, an American landscape artist and writer who documented his travels through the Canadian Rockies. Created before 1897, the illustration depicts a serene lake nestled between towering mountains, emphasizing the dramatic scale of the natural environment. The composition focuses on a lone tree standing near the water's edge, while the distant lake and mountain ranges are rendered with delicate lines and soft shading, indicative of Wilcox's meticulous attention to detail and subtle use of light and shadow. This illustration is a captivating example of American landscape illustration from the late 19th century, providing viewers with a glimpse into the breathtaking beauty and grandeur of the Canadian Rockies.