William H. Rau

American, 1855 - 1920

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The image shows a dirt road lined with trees leading to buildings in the distance. The trees create a canopy above the road, with branches extending in different directions. The buildings are partially shaded by lush foliage, blending them into the surroundings. One building is covered in ivy. The photo has a sepia tone, with colors of brown and beige. The textures of the road and leaves add depth to the scene.
William H. Rau, Geneva, Hobart College, c. 1895, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2014.29.1.1

Geneva, Hobart College

William H. Rau · c. 1895 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.29.1.1

The image depicts a street-level view of a grand, multi-story building with distinctive architectural features. The building has arched windows and an ornate tower, situated on the right side of the scene. The horizon is suggested by a row of trees and the roofline of the building. In the foreground, there is a horse-drawn carriage with one person holding the reins. The scene is in sepia tones, evoking an antique feel, with a color palette mostly in shades of brown and beige. Trees line the street, casting shadows and adding depth to the image.
William H. Rau, Untitled, c. 1895, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2014.29.1.2

Untitled

William H. Rau · c. 1895 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.29.1.2

The image shows a black and white photograph of a railway track curving to the left. Along the track are steep tree-covered embankments on the left and a calm river on the right. In the distance, wooded hills meet the sky, with telephone poles lining the railway track. The sky is overcast, and the overall ambiance is serene and timeless.
William H. Rau, Hemlock Run Curve, Near Towanda, c. 1895, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2014.29.1.12

Hemlock Run Curve, Near Towanda

William H. Rau · c. 1895 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.29.1.12

The image shows a high vantage point overlooking a rural landscape. A river flows across the scene with a bridge crossing over it. The landscape features greenery, open fields, a small town, and wooded hills in the distance. The color palette is sepia-toned, giving the image an aged appearance.
William H. Rau, Untitled, c. 1895, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2014.29.1.11

Untitled

William H. Rau · c. 1895 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.29.1.11

William H. Rau, Perth Amboy Coal Wharves, c. 1899, albumen silver print, Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro, 2024.177.2

Perth Amboy Coal Wharves

William H. Rau · c. 1899 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.177.2

The image features a sepia-toned view of a river scene captured from an elevated viewpoint along the riverbank's edge. The horizon is lined by trees with dense foliage. The riverbank is rocky with some shrubs and sand. The calm river reflects the trees on its banks. A train track runs parallel to the waterway, with telegraph poles alongside. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of brown and beige.
William H. Rau, Bethlehem Island on the Lehigh, c. 1895, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2015.112.2

Bethlehem Island on the Lehigh

William H. Rau · c. 1895 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.112.2

The image shows a low angle view near narrow-gauge railroad tracks running diagonally. A line of dense trees marks the horizon, separating the sky from a body of water. Several trees fill the scene, casting shadows and creating a textured canopy. The color palette is subdued with sepia tones. Light filters through the branches, creating a serene atmosphere that extends into the water and distant trees. The placement of tracks and natural elements creates a balance between man-made and natural features.
William H. Rau, Beechwood Lake, c. 1895, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2014.29.1.23

Beechwood Lake

William H. Rau · c. 1895 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.29.1.23

The image shows a waterfront scene with a boat docked, people on board, trees lining the edges, and a hill in the background. The water is calm with reflections of the trees. The road next to the water is unpaved. The color scheme is sepia, creating a vintage look with muted browns and light shades.
William H. Rau, Shawanese Lake, c. 1895, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2014.29.1.24

Shawanese Lake

William H. Rau · c. 1895 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.29.1.24

The image shows a symmetrical view of a straight railway track continuing into the distance towards a central vanishing point. The horizon is low in the frame with a light sky contrasting with the dark forest on either side of the tracks. Tall trees line the track, casting shadows and creating a natural corridor. The color palette is primarily sepia tones. The forest landscape remains dense beyond the track, with logs and foliage adding texture to the scene.
William H. Rau, Hemlock Forest, c. 1895, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2014.29.1.36

Hemlock Forest

William H. Rau · c. 1895 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.29.1.36

The image shows a lakeside scene with a mixture of bare ground, foliage, and a tree trunk in the foreground. Beyond is a small clearing leading to a calm lake, with trees and a distant treeline on the opposite shore. On the right, trees partially block the sky, and two figures are silhouetted against the water while sitting on a fallen log. The overall tone of the image is warm sepia, resembling an early photograph.
William H. Rau, Ganoga Lake, c. 1895, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2014.29.1.35

Ganoga Lake

William H. Rau · c. 1895 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.29.1.35