Beverley Tucker Collection

Herd of Bison Near Lake Jessie, North Dakota, USA, 1856. Artist: John Mix Stanley
Herd of Bison Near Lake Jessie, North Dakota, USA, 1856. A large herd of buffalo graze near Lake Jessie in North Dakota. Print from Reports of Explorations

The Black Forest Mount Hope and Sierra Prieta, USA, 1856. Artist: E Stout
The Black Forest Mount Hope and Sierra Prieta, USA, 1856. Print from Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable

Grand Coulee, Washington, USA, 1856. Artist: Gustav Sohon
Grand Coulee, Wahington, USA, 1856. A view of the Grand Coulee that extends from the head of present-day Grand Coulee Dam over fifty miles southwest to Ephrata, Washington

Camp Stevens, looking westward, Montana, USA, 1856. Artist: Gustav Sohon
Camp Stevens, looking westward, Montana, USA, 1856. Camp Stevens served as a base for metereological observation and side explorations in the Rocky Mountains for the United States Pacific Railroad

Distribution of goods to the Gros Ventres 26 August 1853 (1856). Artist: John Mix Stanley
Distribution of goods to the Gros Ventres, 26 Augiust 1853 (1856). Isaac Stevens distributes goods to the Gros Ventre on the banks of the Milk River in Montana

Milk River, with Bears Paw Mountain in the distance, Montana, USA, 1856. Artist: John Mix Stanley
Milk River, with Bears Paw Mountain in the distance, Montana, USA, 1856. Print from Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable

Crossing the Hellgate River, 6 January 1854 (1856). Artist: John Mix Stanley
Crossing the Hellgate River, 6 January 1854 (1856). Print from Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable

The Rocky Mountains, looking westward, USA, 1856. Artist: John Mix Stanley
The Rocky Mountains, looking westward, USA, 1856. The United States Pacific Railroad Survey party crosses an area west of present-day Helena, Montana

Cheyenne River, USA, 1856. Artist: John Mix Stanley
Cheyenne River, USA, 1856. Members of the United States Pacific Railroad Survey exploration party camp near the Cheyenne River in present day North Dakota

Hot Springs at their source in Lou Lou Fork, Bitterroot Mountains, Montana, USA, 1856. Artist: John Mix Stanley
Hot Springs at their source in Lou Lou Fork, Bitterroot Mountains, Montana, USA, 1856. A print from Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable

The Marias River, Montana, USA, 1856. Artist: John Mix Stanley
The Marias River, Montana, USA, 1856. Looking up the Marias River to Fort Benton on a bluff above the river in central Montana

Milk River, Near Junction of Missouri, 1856. Artist: John Mix Stanley
Milk River, Near Junction of Missouri, 1856. View of the Milk River near the junction of the Missouri River in Montana on August 18, 1853

Columbia River, Junction of the Des Chutes, 1856. Artist: John Mix Stanley
Columbia River, Junction of the Des Chutes, 1856. The Columbia River at the junction of the Deschutes River near present-day Maryhill, Washington

Fort Owen, Flathead Village, USA, 1856. Artist: John Mix Stanley
Fort Owen, Flathead Village, USA, 1856. The United States Pacific Railroad Survey party at Fort Owen near present-day Stevensville in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana

Awaiting the Return Of Mr Tinkham, 1856. Artist: John Mix Stanley
Awaiting the Return Of Mr Tinkham, 1856. Members of the United states Pacific Railroad Survey at camp near the Hell Gate River three miles above its junction with the Bitterroot in Montana

Fort Okinakane, USA, 1856. Artist: John Mix Stanley
Fort Okinakane, USA, 1856. View of Fort Okanogan (Okinakane) located on the Okanogan River one half mile upstream from the confluence with the Columbia River in present-day Okanogan County

A Cotton Wood Grove, 1856. Artist: John Mix Stanley
A Cotton Wood Grove, 1856. Members of the Isaac Stevens United States Pacific Railroad Survey party camp in a grove of cottonwood trees on the Milk River, Montana on August 18th, 1853

Fort Benton, Montana, USA, 1856. Artist: John Mix Stanley
Fort Benton, Montana, USA, 1856. Members of the Stevens United States Railroad Survey arrive at Fort Benton near the Great Bend of the Missouri River in North Central Montana

Toro-Mucho, chief of a band of Kioways, 1856. Artist: John Mix Stanley
Toro-Mucho, chief of a band of Kioways, 1856. Print from Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable

Council with White Mans Horse, 1856. Artist: John Mix Stanley
Council with White Mans Horse, 1856. Isaac Stevens, head of the United States Pacific Railroad Survey, meets with White Mans Horse, chief of the party of Blackfeet Indians

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Beverley Tucker: Capturing the Untamed Beauty of America's Frontier, 1856" Step back in time to the year 1856 and immerse yourself in the breathtaking artwork of Beverley Tucker. With his skilled brushstrokes, he transports us to a bygone era when America's frontier was still wild and untamed. In "Herd of Bison Near Lake Jessie, North Dakota, " Tucker brings to life the majestic sight of a massive bison herd roaming freely against the backdrop of Lake Jessie. The sheer power and grace of these magnificent creatures are beautifully captured on canvas by this talented artist. Moving southward, we find ourselves standing amidst "The Black Forest Mount Hope and Sierra Prieta" in the heartland of America. Tucker's attention to detail allows us to feel as if we can almost smell the crisp mountain air while gazing at these towering trees that seem to touch the sky. As our journey continues, we come across "Grand Coulee" in Washington state. Gustav Sohon's painting showcases nature's raw beauty with its rugged cliffs and cascading waterfalls, and is a testament to both Sohon's talent and Tucker's eye for selecting remarkable works for his collection. Camp Stevens beckons us next, offering a glimpse into daily life on the American frontier through Gustav Sohon's lens. Looking westward from Montana, one can almost hear whispers carried by gentle winds as pioneers forge their path into uncharted territories. Tucker also captures moments that reveal important historical events such as "Distribution of goods to Gros Ventres. " John Mix Stanley skillfully portrays this scene where Native Americans receive essential supplies—an image that speaks volumes about cultural exchange during this transformative period. "Milk River" presents another captivating vista with Bears Paw Mountain looming majestically in Montana’s distance. Stanley masterfully conveys not only nature’s grandeur but also its potential dangers lurking within untouched wildernesses.