View of the Holy Cross mountain with snow-filled crags against a blank sky.
Handwritten note on bottom of photograph reads "...800. Mountain of the Holy Cross. Height 14,147 feet."

William Henry Jackson (1843-1942) was born in Keesville, NY and took up photography with his brother after serving during the Civil War. His work explored the natural landscapes of the U.S., especially in the Rocky Mountain and Yellowstone areas. (Getty Museum)