Wilhelm Loeillot

German, c. 1827 - 1876

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The image shows a landscape view of a rustic town with scattered buildings nestled among trees. In the distance, a line of gentle, wooded hills forms the horizon, with a large hill or mountain mass positioned left of center. The background is dominated by this hill, with a textured appearance created by subtle brushstrokes. The color palette is muted, primarily in sepia tones and soft greens. Light and shadow play across the terrain, highlighting the land's contours and structures.
Wilhelm Loeillot, Hot Springs, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.24

Hot Springs

Wilhelm Loeillot · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.24

The image shows a panoramic view of the James River Canal near the mouth of the North River. The perspective is elevated, offering a clear view of the landscape. The horizon is in the upper third, featuring mountains in the distance under a pale blue sky with wispy clouds. The canal curves gently and is lined with trees, small buildings, and horses with carts. The river winds through the scene, bordered by dense clusters of trees reaching towards the mountains. The color scheme is soft, with muted greens and browns, creating a serene visual impact. The brushstrokes are smooth and detailed, typical of an illustrative style, enhancing clarity and depth in the natural scenery.
Wilhelm Loeillot, James River Canal, Near the Mouth of the North River, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.40

James River Canal, Near the Mouth of the North River

Wilhelm Loeillot · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.40

The image is a lithograph depicting a scenic view of Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs in Virginia. The perspective shows an elevated viewpoint of a wide expanse of land with hills or mountains in the distance. Various trees, people, and buildings are scattered throughout the landscape, creating a park-like setting. The lithographic work is detailed, with fine lines and shading capturing the texture of trees and buildings. The color palette consists of muted earthy tones like browns, greys, and greens. A path winds through the landscape, with small figures and carriages present.
Wilhelm Loeillot, Roanoke Red Sulphur Spring, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.39

Roanoke Red Sulphur Spring

Wilhelm Loeillot · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.39

The image depicts Rockbridge Alum Spring in Rockbridge County, Virginia. The viewpoint is elevated, showcasing a wide view of the area. A rolling green hill forms the background, with white buildings and trees in the center. The illustration shows detailed trees, buildings, and the landscape with precise brushstrokes. The color scheme includes earthy greens and browns, with hints of soft blues in the sky. In the foreground, a grassy slope leads towards the village-like scene.
Wilhelm Loeillot, Rockbridge Alum Spring, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.27

Rockbridge Alum Spring

Wilhelm Loeillot · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.27

The image features two views in sepia tones. The top image shows a seaside scene with sailing boats, structures on the shoreline, ships in the distance, and figures near the shore. The second image shows the Hygeia Hotel from the side, with colonial architecture, people walking along a path, and foliage surrounding the building. Both images have fine, detailed brushstrokes.
Wilhelm Loeillot, Old Point Comfort and the Hygeia Hotel, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.17

Old Point Comfort and the Hygeia Hotel

Wilhelm Loeillot · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.17

The image depicts a landscape with hills, mountains, a valley, buildings, trees, and people.
Wilhelm Loeillot, Burner's White Sulphur Spring, Shenandoah County, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.13

Burner's White Sulphur Spring, Shenandoah County

Wilhelm Loeillot · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.13

The image displays a birds-eye view of the White Sulphur Spring in Montgomery County. The landscape features a mountain range, a cloudy sky, forests, buildings arranged in a semi-circle, a formal garden with a fountain, and paths. The style appears to be a lithograph with detailed lines and shading. The color palette consists of muted greens, browns, and grays. A fence line borders the composition.
Wilhelm Loeillot, White Sulphur Spring, Montgomery County, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.15

White Sulphur Spring, Montgomery County

Wilhelm Loeillot · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.15

The image displays an elevated view of a rural landscape. A train emerges from a tunnel on the left side. The horizon, mountains, clear sky, clouds, grassy terrain with rocks and trees, rolling hills, and a river winding through the scene are depicted in detailed and precise painting style using earthy tones of green and brown, with soft hues of blue and gray.
Wilhelm Loeillot, The Little Tunnel Near Shawsville, Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.28

The Little Tunnel Near Shawsville, Virginia and Tennessee Railroad

Wilhelm Loeillot · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.28

The image shows an elevated, panoramic view of Yellow Sulphur Springs in Montgomery County, Virginia. The scene includes rolling hills, clouds, paths, a horse-drawn carriage, an oval-shaped water feature, people, trees, buildings, and fences. The color palette is soft and pastel, creating a serene atmosphere. The brushstrokes are precise and delicate, capturing architectural details and foliage textures.
Wilhelm Loeillot, Yellow Sulphur Springs, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.32

Yellow Sulphur Springs

Wilhelm Loeillot · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.32

The image is a collection of four illustrations titled "Album of Virginia," focusing on various views of Weyer's Cave in Augusta County, Virginia, drawn by Ed. Beyer in 1856. The top-left image shows an outdoor scene with a group of people near the cave's entrance, with a small cabin surrounded by rocks and trees. The illustration to the right, labeled "Cataract," presents an interior cave view with stalactites and stalagmites. In the bottom left, the view labeled "Shell Room" features a vast cavern with illuminated formations admired by small human figures. The bottom right, titled "Cataract," showcases another interior with a high ceiling decorated with stalactites and a group of people gesturing towards the rock formations. Each scene is intricately detailed, suggesting a careful observational style that adds to the historical and visual richness of the album.
Wilhelm Loeillot, Views of Weyers Cave, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.2

Views of Weyers Cave

Wilhelm Loeillot · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.2