Yellowstone Lake c. 1880s

"Yellowstone Lake" is a landscape photograph by F. Jay Haynes, a prominent American photographer known for his documentation of the American West. Created around the 1880s, the image showcases a serene view of Yellowstone Lake, capturing the vast expanse of the water and the surrounding mountainous landscape. The photograph's muted tones and focus on natural beauty exemplify the aesthetic sensibilities of 19th-century landscape photography. The composition, with its foreground shoreline and distant horizon, creates a sense of depth and tranquility. Haynes's work offers a glimpse into the early exploration and documentation of this iconic national park.