The Two Johnnies

Name/Title

The Two Johnnies

Entry/Object ID

2014.6.11

Description

Framed and matted photograph of famous naturalists John Burroughs (left) and John Muir (right) in Yosemite, May 1909. Information taken from Cowan's Auctions: A fine photo capturing American naturalist, John Burroughs, age 72, and Scottish American Geologist John Muir, age 70, taken in Yosemite by Clatworthy, who had the opportunity to spend a week with the men at the park in May, 1909. On the trail to Nevada Falls, the "Two Johnnies" rested for a few minutes at the base of a baby redwood tree.

Collection

Muir Thompson Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Clatworthy, Fred Payne

Date made

May 1909

Place

Location

Yosemite, CA