William Henry Jackson

photographer

American^[1] b. 4 April 1843, Keeseville, New York, U.S.^[1,2,3] d. 30 June 1942, New York, New York^[1,2] active 1860–1942

William Henry Jackson (1843–1942) was a prominent American photographer, painter, and explorer renowned for his extensive documentation of the American West. After serving in the Civil War, Jackson spent decades traveling across the western United States, capturing iconic landscapes including Yellowstone, the Rocky Mountains, and various western railways. His work is characterized by its scale and technical mastery, helping to popularize the region's natural beauty to a global audience. He was also an accomplished artist who produced numerous sketches and paintings alongside his photographic work.^[1,2,4,5]

• American West
• Landscape photography
• Native American life
• Western railways