SMITH, Russell (Scottish-American, 1812-1896). Ben Nevis from the Calidonian’s Canal, a view of the ship Nevis Artists_Albert Bierstadt the French call it cannonball

the French call it cannonball

filling the sky with long V-formations

Triangulum

the map reflects the geographic knowledge that underpinned expanding systems of trade

But a crucial aspect was missing from the accounts of the expedition of Lewis and Clark

SMITH, Russell (Scottish-American, 1812-1896). Ben Nevis from the Calidonian’s Canal, a view of the ship Nevis Artists_Albert Bierstadt the French call it cannonballSMITH, Russell (Scottish American, 1812 1896) Ben Nevis from the Calidonians Canal, a view of the ship Nevis with mountain range in the distance Signed verso Russell Smith. Oil on paper 8 1 2 x 12 sheet Russell Smith (Scottish American, 1812 to 1896)Ben Nevis from the Caledonian Canal, with a view of the ship Nevis and the mountain range in the distanceSigned verso: Russell SmithOil on paperSheet size: 8 1 2 x 12 inches This atmospheric landscape by