William H. Rau

American, 1855 - 1920

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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

The image shows a landscape with parallel railway tracks curving away in the mid-ground. A river runs to the left of the tracks with lush vegetation along its banks, while a steep, forested cliff is on the right. There are distant treetops, buildings, and an expansive sky in the background. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing texture and depth. The image has a precise and clean photographic style with clear detail.
William H. Rau, Rockdale Curve, On the Lehigh, c. 1895, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2014.29.1.8

Rockdale Curve, On the Lehigh

William H. Rau · c. 1895 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.29.1.8

The image shows a tree-lined path with benches placed at intervals. The path extends into the distance, framed by tall trees forming a natural archway. The trees lean slightly inward, creating a tunnel effect with their canopies. Light filters through the branches, casting shadows on the path. The color palette is sepia-toned.
William H. Rau, Picnic Grounds, c. 1895, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2014.29.1.7

Picnic Grounds

William H. Rau · c. 1895 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.29.1.7

The image shows two large buildings set against a sloping landscape. The horizon is obscured by the elevated ground behind the buildings. The buildings have multiple stories, rows of windows with awnings, chimneys, and decorative cornices. The railroad tracks run horizontally at the bottom of the image. The color tone is sepia, giving an antique quality. The color palette is predominantly brown. The sky is clear with no visible clouds. Trees on the left provide a touch of greenery.
William H. Rau, South Bethlehem General Office Buildings, c. 1895, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2015.112.6

South Bethlehem General Office Buildings

William H. Rau · c. 1895 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.112.6

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