Illustration showing the raising of the Bear Flag over Sonoma, June 14, 1846

Photograph of an illustration showing the raising of the Bear Flag over Sonoma, June 14, 1846. A large group of men, most of which are carrying rifles, is gathered around a thick wooden pole at center. The men are wearing leather mountain man-type clothing, and several have taken off their hats to celebrate. The California Republic flag, complete with grizzly bear, star, and stripe, is being raised on the pole. In the background is the home of General Vallejo, an army barracks, and a church.

这幅插画摄影作品展现了1846年6月14日于索诺玛升起熊旗（Bear Flag）的场景。画面中央有一群男子聚集在一根粗壮的木杆周围，其中多数人手持步枪。这些男子身着山地人风格的皮制服饰，有数人正脱帽以示庆祝。木杆上正升起带有灰熊、五角星与条纹图案的加利福尼亚共和国旗帜。背景中可见巴列霍将军的宅邸、一座军营与一座教堂。