The Spanish Peaks c. 1871

"The Spanish Peaks" is a striking landscape photograph by William Henry Jackson, taken around 1871. The image captures the rugged beauty of the American West, showcasing the snow-capped peaks of the Spanish Peaks range in Colorado. Jackson, known for his pioneering work in landscape photography, used a large-format camera to create this detailed and atmospheric view, capturing the vastness of the landscape and the delicate detail of the foreground vegetation. This photograph, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to Jackson's ability to capture the grandeur of the American West and its enduring impact on the development of the American landscape tradition.