Sibertz Cap, Mount Tacoma Aug 23 1885 (from Sketchbook X) 1885

This pencil sketch, "Sibertz Cap, Mount Tacoma Aug 23 1885," depicts a sweeping landscape view of Mount Tacoma, now known as Mount Rainier, in Washington State. Created in 1885 by the renowned American landscape painter William Trost Richards, the work is a testament to his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the grandeur of nature. The sketch is a rare glimpse into Richards' artistic process and offers insight into his appreciation for the majestic beauty of the American West.