Carleton Watkins
(1829-1916)
Carleton E. Watkins (1829–1916) was an American photographer of the 19th century. Born in New York, he moved to California and quickly became interested in photography. He focused mainly on landscape photography, and Yosemite Valley was a favorite subject of his. His photographs of the valley significantly influenced the United States Congress' decision to preserve it as a National Park.
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Through meticulous, large-format images, The Yosemite Book showcased the sublime beauty of Yosemite, influencing public perception and environmental policy.
Books
Carleton E. Watkins: Photographer of the American West
(University of New Mexico Press, 1983)
Carleton E. Watkins: Photographs 1861-1874
(Fraenkel Gallery, 1991)
Pioneers of Landscape Photography: Gustave LeGray and Carleton E. Watkins Photographs from the Collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum
(Oxford University Press, 1994)