• Cliffs of Green River, Wyoming
    Thomas Moran
    landscapes
    painting
    Wyoming
    This landscape painting by Thomas Moran is of the banks of Green River, Wyoming with Castle Rock Point standing tall towards the center right of the background. There is a faint rainbow glowing behind Castle Rock with strong sunlight coming from the left side of the canvas, implying a storm behind the towering cliff that is the central focus of the painting. Although born in Britain, Moran is considered an important American artist for his paintings of the western wilderness, especially Yosemite Valley. Three of Moran's western landscapes are in the White House Collection.
  • The Three Tetons
    Thomas Moran
    Wyoming
    National Park
    landscapes
    painting
    This oil painting by Thomas Moran is of the Three Tetons, which are located in Wyoming. The foreground of the painting is full of dark greens and blues depicting evergreen trees and a quiet lake, while the brightly lit Tetons hover above in the upper half of the canvas. The area was established as Grand Teton National Park in 1929. Although born in Britain, Moran is considered an important American artist for his paintings of the western wilderness, especially Yosemite Valley. Three of Moran's western landscapes are in the White House Collection.
  • Old Faithful
    Albert Bierstadt
    painting
    landscapes
    National Park
    Hudson River School
    Wyoming
    This painting of the geyser Old Faithful was done by Albert Bierstadt. It is believed this scene was painted from sketches made by Bierstadt following a visit to Yellowstone National Park in July 1881. President Ulysses S. Grant established the park on March 1, 1872 with the signing of the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act. This law made Yellowstone the world's first national park. Bierstadt was among the Hudson River School artists of the 19th century. Bierstadt was renowned for his depictions of the American West and documenting Westward Expansion in the late 19th century. There are six pieces by Bierstadt in the White House Collection.
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Yellowstone National Park, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Wyoming
    Presidential Visits
    National Parks
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding feeding a bear cub in Yellowstone National Park during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President Harding feeds "Max" the Bear in Yellowstone National Park, Wyo."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Yellowstone National Park, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Wyoming
    Presidential Visits
    National Parks
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding in a car with members of their party in Yellowstone National Park during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding in Yellowstone National Park, Wyo."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Yellowstone National Park, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Wyoming
    Presidential Visits
    National Parks
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and his personal secretary George Christian at Yellowstone National Park during the president’s “Voyage of Understanding” trip. The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President Harding and Sec’y. Christian Watching Steam Hole, Yellowstone National Park.”
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Yellowstone National Park, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Wyoming
    Presidential Visits
    National Parks
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding looking over waterfalls at Inspiration Point in Yellowstone National Park during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President Harding at Inspiration Point, Yellowstone Falls, Wyo." There is text on the back of this card. See image number 1112047.
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Yellowstone National Park, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Wyoming
    Presidential Visits
    National Parks
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding, First Lady Florence Harding, and members of their party at Emerald Pool in Yellowstone National Park during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding at Emerald Pool, Yellowstone National Park."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Yellowstone National Park, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Wyoming
    Presidential Visits
    National Parks
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding walking through Yellowstone National Park with Park Superintendent Horace M. Albright during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "Enjoying the Wonders of Yellowstone Falls, President and Mrs. Harding and Park Supt. Albright, Yellowstone National Park, Wyo." There is text on the back of this card. See image number 1112046.