The Grand Teton

Provenance

J. N. Bartfield Galleries, New York, New York, 2014
Robert D. Reed Collection, Jacksonville, Florida
Sale, Coeur d’Alene Art Auction, Hayden, Idaho, November 9, 2024, lot 66, from above
This painting will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of Thomas Moran’s works, currently being compiled by renowned Moran scholars, Ms. Phyllis Braff and Mr. Stephen Good.

Literature

Harper’s Weekly, date unknown

Related Works

The Teton Range, 1897, oil on canvas, 30 x 45 inches; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York
The Three Tetons, 1881, oil on board, 13¼ x 19⅛ inches; Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Note

In the summer of 1871, Thomas Moran, then an illustrator for Harper’s Weekly, was invited to join the 1871 Yellowstone Geological Survey as the official artist, making a significant turning point in his career. This painting was originally created as an illustration for Harper’s Weekly, faithfully depicting the majestic Teton Range as he saw it. Through Moran’s work, the American public was able to witness the breathtaking beauty of the untamed wilderness of the West, laying a solid foundation for future efforts in nature conservation and the establishment of national parks.