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City Of Rocks National Reserve, Idaho
2005 By Aaron Johnson, Joel Anderson
About the Art
On his way to California in 1849, emigrant James F. Wilkens described the dramatic geological area he encountered as “City of Rocks.” The name remains, as well as hundreds of pioneer inscriptions, wagon ruts, and journal accounts, testifying to the nearly quarter-million people who traveled through here between 1843 and 1882. Visitors today will see nearly the same scene — granite spires and monoliths reaching 60 stories tall. Geologists estimate the oldest granite to exceed 2.5 billion years. Established in 1988 as a national reserve, City of Rocks encompasses 14,407 acres of land (about one quarter is privately owned) and is renowned for its scenic, geologic, and historic significance. The City of Rocks area was an important landmark on the California Trail. City of Rocks is one of the finest granite-face climbing sites anywhere. Climbers find the younger granite of the Almo Pluton to be some of the best rock they’ve ever ascended. About 700 routes have been developed to date. City of Rocks also has ample access to hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Anderson Design Group poster artists hand-rendered this original illustration in the fashion of vintage poster art and classic travel art from the 20th Century. This retro design and original National Park art is available as a poster, print, canvas, mini canvas, metal sign, notecard, or postcard.
Our gorgeous art prints are made-to-order on high-fidelity 9-color presses. Printed on gallery-grade archival paper, each work of art is hand-trimmed, rolled, and shipped in a protective tube. Each print features an original illustration by the talented, award-winning artists of Anderson Design Group.
Our gorgeous art prints are made-to-order on high-fidelity 9-color presses. Printed on gallery-grade archival paper, each work of art is hand-trimmed, rolled, and shipped in a protective tube. Each print features an original illustration by the talented, award-winning artists of Anderson Design Group.
About Our Prints
Our art prints are printed on premium archival paper with fade-resistant inks for vibrant, long-lasting color.
About the Frames
No print is complete without a stunning frame to complement it. We offer three different frame styles: Simple, Standard, and Deluxe, courtesy of our friends and neighbors at Belle Meade Framers. See below for features and measurements.
Simple Frames
- 1.25" flat wood-grain molding
- Available in mocha brown, warm gray, and black
- Ships ready-to-hang with attached metal wire and a wall hanger accessory
- No mat is included, just the frame and your fantastic poster choice
- 8x10" print — total frame size is 10x12"
- 11x14" print — total frame size is 13x16"
- 18x24" print — total frame size is 20x26"
- 24x32" print — total frame size is 26x34"
Standard Frames
- 1.25" flat wood-grain molding
- Available in mocha brown, warm gray, and black
- Ships ready-to-hang with attached metal wire and a wall hanger accessory
- Includes a classy cream-colored mat
- 8x10" print — total frame size is 15x18"
- 11x14" print — total frame size is 18x22"
- 18x24" print — total frame size is 26x32"
- 24x32" print — total frame size is 32x40"
Deluxe Frames
- 2" flat wood-grain molding
- Available in mocha brown, warm gray, and black
- Ships ready-to-hang with attached metal wire and a wall hanger accessory
- Includes a supreme combination of cream and mocha-colored mat layers
- 8x10" print — total frame size is 17x20"
- 11x14" print — total frame size is 20x24"
- 18x24" print — total frame size is 28x34"
- 24x32" print — total frame size is 34x42"
