Original signed landscape photograph of the Grand Canyon by listed National Parks photographer J. Allen Gilchrist, dating to around 1999, based on the handwritten note on the reverse indicating when the image was taken or acquired by the previous owner.
This vivid color photo captures the canyon’s warm light and layered depth with strong tonal contrast. It is framed under glass to approximately 11 × 8.5 inches. Signed in ink on the mat lower left.
Artist: J. Allen Gilchrist (American, 20th century)
Title: Grand Canyon (View)
Medium: Color photographic print on Epson paper
Signature: Hand-signed in ink on mat (lower left)
Date: c. 1999 (per inscription verso)
Framed Size: 11 × 8.5 in.
Condition: Excellent — vibrant color, clean mat and frame with minimal edge wear.
Active from the 1970s through early 2000s, Gilchrist exhibited and sold his signed photographs through park gift shops, travel galleries, and regional photo exhibitions across the Southwest.
His work is admired for precise composition, natural color harmony, and the ability to capture the immense scale and atmosphere of America’s western landscapes.