Big Tree Collection (page 2)

The Tripod, 94 feet circumference, 1865-66, printed ca. 1876

Cosmopolitan Saloon, ca. 1872, printed ca. 1876. Creator: Carleton Emmons Watkins
Cosmopolitan Saloon, ca. 1872, printed ca. 1876

The House Built over the Stump of a Big Tree, 1865-66, printed ca. 1876

Big Trees - Mariposa Grove, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Big Trees - Mariposa Grove, 1872. Giant Sequoias in Yosemite National Park, Wawona, California, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

The Wawona Tunnel, Tree and Surrounding Forest, Mariposa Grove, Yosemite Nat. Park, Calif. c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa

Giant Redwood in California, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Giant Redwood in California, c1928. Sequoia tree with a road cut through it, in California, USA. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures), cigarette card album, c1928

Fine Specimen of the Largest Organism That Ever Lived, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Wood Chopper -Showing Tree 46 Feet in Circumference. Santa Cruz Big Tree Grove, California, c1909
Wood Chopper - Showing Tree 46 Feet in Circumference. Santa Cruz Big Tree Grove, California, c1909. Wood chopper showing a tree 45 feet in circumference. Santa Cruz Big Tree Grove, California

Cavalry passing through the great tree California, California, USA. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Cavalry passing through the great tree California, California, USA. Stereoscopic card detail

Giant sequoia forest, California, 19th century. Artist: Paul Huet
Giant sequoia forest, California, 19th century. Illustration from le Tour du Monde

Road going through a Giant Sequoia, Mariposa Grove, Wawona, California, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
Road going through a Giant Sequoia, Mariposa Grove, Wawona, California, late 19th century. A horse and cart which has just passed through a Sequoiadendron giganteum or Sierra Redwood

Scene in a forest of giant conifers on the Sierra Nevada, United States of America. From Longmans New Geographical Readers, published 1892

The Grizzly Giant, a giant sequoia tree, Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, California, Unites States of America. From The London Illustrated News, published 1881

Giant sequoia of California, aka giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Sierran redwood, Wellingtonia or simply big tree, Sequoiadendron giganteum

Big Tree Station Santa Cruz William Henry Jackson
Big Tree Station, Santa Cruz; William Henry Jackson (American, 1843 - 1942); about 1871; Albumen silver print

Big Tree Mariposa Grove 94 feet Circumference
Big Tree in Mariposa Grove, 94 feet in Circumference; C.L. Weed (American, 1824 - 1903), Edward and Henry T. Anthony & Co. (American, 1862 - 1902); about 1860 - 1864; Hand-colored Albumen silver print

Sequoiadendron giganteum, Big Tree, Giant Redwood, Sierra Redwood, Wellingtonia

Landscape with big tree, print maker: Pieter Casper Christ, 1843

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The El Tule tree in Oaxaca state, Mexico holds the prestigious title of being the world's largest tree by circumference. Standing tall and proud, this magnificent giant is a sight to behold. Traveling across borders, we find ourselves in Texas at Caddo Lake State Park, where the Mill Pond showcases another impressive "big tree. " The lush greenery surrounding it creates a serene atmosphere that invites visitors to marvel at its grandeur. Venturing further west to Humboldt County, California, we encounter the towering redwood trees and stumps along the famous Redwood Highway. Captured through Dorothea Lange's lens in 1939, these images serve as a testament to nature's resilience and enduring beauty. Delving into history, Carleton Watkins' photograph titled "Galen Clark Before the Grizzly Giant" takes us back to 1863 when explorers marveled at ancient giants like never before. This snapshot captures a moment frozen in time when humans first encountered these colossal wonders. Moving forward in time but still within Yosemite National Park lies Mariposa Grove with its majestic Grizzly Giant. Dating back to 1861/76 and boasting an impressive diameter of 33 feet, this awe-inspiring specimen stands as a symbol of strength and longevity amidst nature's ever-changing landscape. Crossing over from America into Canada brings us to Stanley Park in Vancouver. Here we find "The Big Tree, " captured beautifully in black and white photography. Its branches reaching towards the sky create an ethereal silhouette against the backdrop of urban life. Returning southward once more brings us face-to-face with Coniferae - a vibrant color lithograph from 1899-1904 showcasing various species of big trees found throughout California. This artistic representation highlights their diversity while paying homage to their immense size. Continuing our exploration through photographs takes us deeper into Mariposa Grove where we encounter yet another captivating "big tree.