Gezicht op Yosemite Valley, Californië before 1886

"Gezicht op Yosemite Valley, Californië" is a wood-engraving by S.C. Walker created before 1886. It depicts a dramatic view of a narrow chasm in the Yosemite Valley, California, showcasing the rugged beauty of the landscape. The image, which measures 137 mm in height and 96 mm in width, highlights the depth and scale of the valley's rock formations, emphasizing the power of nature and the immense size of the natural world. The detail in the wood-engraving, reminiscent of the Romanticism style, captures the intricate details of the rock faces and the surrounding vegetation. The work is a testament to Walker's skill and his ability to convey the grandeur of the Yosemite Valley in a small-scale format.