Gezicht op de Grizzly Giant, een reuzensequoia in de Mariposa Grove before 1868

Carleton Watkins's "Gezicht op de Grizzly Giant, een reuzensequoia in de Mariposa Grove" is a striking example of 19th-century landscape photography. Taken before 1868, the image captures the awe-inspiring scale of the Grizzly Giant, a towering sequoia in California's Mariposa Grove. Watkins's use of a large-format camera and meticulous printing process produces a detailed and richly textured photograph that highlights the majesty of the natural world, making it a powerful testament to the grandeur of American landscapes. The photograph became highly influential, inspiring artists and writers and helping to cultivate a national appreciation for the country's natural wonders.