by jamesnaughton | Jun 12, 2013 | Naughton and Moran, Research Trip Diary
Faithfully Yours So in a region of unpredictability it’s not a surprise to find something which has come to represent the very definition of predictability, give or take a minute. We decided to venture down to the South Western region, of the park and perhaps...
by jamesnaughton | Jun 10, 2013 | Naughton and Moran, Research Trip Diary
The Grand Canyon of The Yellowstone If there is one painting which sealed Moran’s place in the History of America and its Art then it has to be his depiction of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. It was 12ft by 6ft and the jewel in the crown of his work from the...
by jamesnaughton | Jun 9, 2013 | Naughton and Moran, Research Trip Diary
Journey of the Unexpected We passed the Tetons one last time heading North to the South entrance of Yellowstone. The route up to the Park could and should have taken about three hours but as we’re discovering it is impossible not to break the journey, at points...
by jamesnaughton | Jun 8, 2013 | Naughton and Moran, Research Trip Diary
Fame and Names Heading North from the Cathedral Group we decided to visit Mount Moran today. It’s a reminder of how much affection was afforded to Moran that one of the Tetons still bears his name. It was Hayden who gave the painter this honour during a follow...
by jamesnaughton | Jun 7, 2013 | Naughton and Moran, Research Trip Diary
The National Museum of Wildlife Art A visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art (http://www.wildlifeart.org/mobile/) was high on my list of priorities on this phase of the trip. It came highly recommended by people who know the area well and is an outstanding...
by jamesnaughton | Jun 6, 2013 | Naughton and Moran, Research Trip Diary
Grand Indeed In the last couple of days we’ve had a number of hikes at the base of the Tetons(pronounced teetons), this dramatic range which sit just beneath Yellowstone on the Western edge of Wyoming. These formidable mountains eluded Moran on the Hayden...
