Caption
Mount Rainier at night, 1989.
Number
2404
Prompt
The canoe moves forward quickly. The moon in the sky gently glows, casting a soft, shimmering light that slowly moves across the face of Mount Rainier. The stars in the night sky subtly twinkle. The reflection of the mountain in the lake ripples softly. Maybe a few geese fly in and splash down in the water.
Body
Issued on the centennial of Washington's admission to the Union, this stamp beautifully encapsulates the state's majestic wilderness. The design, featuring a tranquil Mount Rainier reflected in a calm lake, was intended to evoke a sense of peace and timelessness. The artist, Howard Rogers, had never visited Mount Rainier and worked from photographs to create this iconic image. The stamp was an immediate success, beloved by both Washingtonians and collectors nationwide for its evocative portrayal of one of America's most famous natural landmarks.