Isaiah West Taber

American, 1830 - 1912

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The image shows a still body of water with a small rowboat occupied by five people. Tall trees grow alongside the bank, with their reflections in the water. A sliver of grassy land and a tree trunk are visible on the right side. The horizon is obscured by dense trees blending into the background. The image has a nostalgic, sepia-toned palette. The lighting is soft, creating gentle shadows in the scene.
Isaiah West Taber, Scene on Stella Lake, Wawona Station, 1880, albumen silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.142

Scene on Stella Lake, Wawona Station

Isaiah West Taber · 1880 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.142

A group of ten people, including men, women, and children, are in front of a rustic adobe house with a shingle roof. The adults are dressed in early 1900s attire, with long skirts and blouses for the women and suits or vests for the men. The children are dressed simply, with some wearing hats. One woman with braids is seated on a wooden bench, and a man in a suit and hat stands behind two seated women. Some children are seated on the ground. Several women wear necklaces. The background shows an open field with sparse vegetation, a few structures, and a cloudy sky.
Isaiah West Taber, A Mexican Family Group, Mission San Juan Capistrano, California, 1880, albumen silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.143

A Mexican Family Group, Mission San Juan Capistrano, California

Isaiah West Taber · 1880 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.143