R Swain Gifford Collection

Old Trees at Naushon Island, 1864. Creator: Robert Swain Gifford
Old Trees at Naushon Island, 1864

Salt Vats of Padanaram, 1878. Creator: Robert Swain Gifford
Salt Vats of Padanaram, 1878

The Mouth of the Apponagansett, 1883. Creator: Robert Swain Gifford
The Mouth of the Apponagansett, 1883

Mount Hood, from the Columbia, 1872. Creator: Robert Hinshelwood
Mount Hood, from the Columbia, 1872. View of the Columbia River and Mount Hood, a potentially active stratovolcano in Oregon, north western USA

Near the Ocean, 1879. Creator: Robert Swain Gifford
Near the Ocean, 1879

Near the Coast, ca. 1885. Creator: Robert Swain Gifford
Near the Coast, ca. 1885

Lassens Butte, Sacramento Valley, 1872. Creator: Alfred Harral
Lassens Butte, Sacramento Valley, 1872. Covered wagon, mountains, and broken and fragmentary huts that Indians have left, Northern California, USA

Middle Block-house, Cascades, 1872. Creator: Robert Swain Gifford
Middle Block-house, Cascades, 1872. The Columbia River, USA: The Cascades are the fierce and whirling rapids wherein the river falls forty feet, twenty feet of it being taken almost at a leap

Seal Rocks, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Seal Rocks, 1872. Rocky coast on the Pacific Ocean, California, USA: the cliffs where the sea-lions congregate. Truly, their bark is worse than their bite

Cape Horn, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Cape Horn, 1872. Basalt cliff outcrop on the Columbia River, Washington, USA: Majestic ramparts, like Cape Horn, rose, a vast, columnar wall, sometimes seven hundred feet in height

Multanomah Falls, 1872. Creator: W. J. Linton
Multanomah Falls, 1872. View of the Multnomah Falls on the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, north western USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Mount Tamalpais and Red Porch, 1872. Creator: Andrew Varick Stout Anthony
Mount Tamalpais and Red Porch, 1872. Rocky coast of the Pacific Ocean in Marin County, California, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Mount Hood, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Mount Hood, 1872. View of Mount Hood, a potentially active stratovolcano in Oregon, north western USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Golden Gate (From Telegraph Hill), 1872. Creator: Edward Paxman Brandard
Golden Gate (From Telegraph Hill), 1872. View of the strait that connects San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean, California, USA

Coast of Mendocino, 1872. Creator: J. G. Smithwick
Coast of Mendocino, 1872. Rock arch on the shore of the Pacific Ocean, California, USA. Nothing can be more tumultuous or less pacific than the waters of the Pacific Ocean along the Mendocino

Scene at the Mouth of Russian River, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Scene at the Mouth of Russian River, 1872. Fishing boat on the Russian River where it flows into the Pacific Ocean, California, USA

Falls of the Willamette, 1872. Creator: Alfred Harral
Falls of the Willamette, 1872. Waterfall in Oregon, USA: The falls of this stream [the Willamette River] are justly celebrated for their beauty

The Three Sisters, 1872. Creator: W. J. Linton
The Three Sisters, 1872. Volcanic peaks in Oregon, USA: Striking the forks of the Mackenzie River near Eugene City, the snow-clad summits of the Three Sisters loom up into the pleasant air

Limestone Formation, on Pitt River, 1872. Creator: Alfred Harral
Limestone Formation, on Pitt River, 1872. Geological feature near the Pit River in Northern California, USA. Here the Indians, known by the name of the river, are mostly to be found

The Cliff House, 1872. Creator: John J. Harley
The " Cliff House", 1872. Hotel on the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco, California, USA. The first Cliff House was built in 1858

Coast Scene, Marin County, 1872. Creator: Andrew Varick Stout Anthony
Coast Scene, Marin County, 1872. Colony of seabirds on a rocky outcrop on the shore of the Pacific Ocean, California, USA

Southern Side of Willamette Falls, 1872. Creator: Albert Bobbett
Southern Side of Willamette Falls, 1872. Waterfall in Oregon, USA: when below the falls, the tremendous proportions of the scenery forcibly impress the mind

Pilot Knob, 1872. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
Pilot Knob, 1872. Covered wagons travelling west past Pilot Rock, a volcanic plug in Oregon, USA: one sees rising in the blue air the singular form of Pilot Knob

Umpqua Canon, 1872. Creator: Robert Swain Gifford
Umpqua Canon, 1872. Canyon of the Umpqua River, Oregon, USA: the road enters the Umpqua Mountains, and is soon involved in the terrors and the gloom of the Umpqua Canon

Castellated Rock, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Castellated Rock, 1872. Rock formation in Northern California, USA: a range of granite and limestone rocks, which attains an elevation from the plain of three thousand feet

Castle Rock, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Castle Rock, 1872. Rock formation on the Columbia River, USA: Rifted bowlders, like Castle Rock, stood alone, their base washed by the river, their heads upholding the sky

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"Exploring the Beauty of Nature: The Artistic Journey of R. Swain Gifford" Step into the world of renowned American landscape painter, Robert Swain Gifford, as he captures breathtaking scenes from various corners of nature. In 1872, Gifford's keen eye and skilled brushwork brought to life the majestic Mount Hood, rising proudly above the Columbia River. This masterpiece by Robert Hinshelwood showcases both his talent and admiration for nature's grandeur. Moving closer to the coast in 1879, Gifford unveils a tranquil scene "Near the Ocean. " With delicate strokes, he portrays a serene shoreline where waves gently caress sandy shores under a soft sky, and is evident that Gifford finds solace in these coastal landscapes. In 1885, another coastal gem emerges from his collection - "Near the Coast. " Here we witness an amalgamation of vibrant colors as land meets sea in perfect harmony. Through this painting, Gifford invites us to immerse ourselves in nature's wonders and appreciate its ever-changing beauty. Venturing further inland to Sacramento Valley in 1872 with Alfred Harral's assistance, Gifford presents "Lassens Butte. " The towering peak stands tall amidst rolling hills and lush greenery—a testament to his ability to capture both grand vistas and intimate details within one composition. Glimpses into historical landmarks are also found within his repertoire. In collaboration with John Filmer during that same year comes "Middle Block-house, " showcasing an architectural marvel nestled amidst Cascades' natural splendor—an ode to human ingenuity blending seamlessly with Mother Nature. Filmer joins forces again with Gifford for their collaborative piece titled "Seal Rocks" (1872). Together they immortalize these rocky formations jutting out from San Francisco Bay—a reminder of nature's resilience against crashing waves over time.