Jo Mora Cartes - Yosemite Map 1931

A list of Jo Mora's Cartes

1996 reproduction print

by the Yosemite Association

Signature reads: Jo Mora © 1931

19.5 x 15.25 inches on Shinny Stock paper

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Yosemite Map The First Variation

This black and white pictorial map of Yosemite Valley was drawn by artist Jo Mora in 1931. It shows many humorous scenes and shows the activities common at the time in the Valley. Many landmarks are shown in an amusing way. For example, a cloud resting on an easy chair is shown for Clouds Rest. A bishop is straddling the Cathedral Spires. “ Several features on this carte were removed in later versions, such as the Sentinel Hotel, Zoo, and old Big Oak Flat Road.

The Carte is un mounted in mint condition.

This is first version of Yosemite is 22" x 28" printed on flat paper stock.

Look for the matching Yellowstone and Grand Canyon prints for a nice tryptich.

VERY RARE - REALITIVLY GOOD CONDITION
CONSIDERING THAT IT IS 80 YEARS OLD.

Jo Mora’s Yosemite Map original artwork was done in 1931
The original hand colored map done by Jo can be seen at the Yosemite Museum.

First Variation 1931: Black and White.
( The Jo Mora Maps, Carmel California )
22" x 28" printed on flat paper stock, folded and sold in a printed mailing envelope.

Second Variation 1941: Colorized by Jo Mora for Yosemite Park and Curry Company
( The Jo Mora Maps, Carmel Calif, ©1931 Jo Mora )
15 3/4 X 20 3/4- Image size 17 3/4" x 13 7/8 on flat stock paper and sold folded in an envelope

Third Variation 1949: Colorized for Del Monte Property Co. Monterey, CA
15 3/4" X 20 3/4"- Image size 17 3/4" x 13 7/8" on flat stock paper and sold folded in an envelope,

Fourth Variation 1996: Yosemite Association
19 1/2" x 15 1/4" on Shiny Stock paper. The carte was updated with several changes requiring the services of another artist, because Jo died in 1947