Cathedral Rocks, Susquehanna Near Meshoppen

c. 1895

William H. Rau

Associated Names
William H. Rau

Artist, American, 1855 - 1920

The image depicts a railway line running through a landscape. A cliff face covered with patches of vegetation is visible to the left of the tracks. On the right, there is a body of water reflecting the sky. In the distance, hills merge with an overcast sky with soft clouds. The color palette is mostly sepia-toned. The tracks lead towards the horizon, creating a sense of depth in the serene landscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 43.5 × 52.1 cm (17 1/8 × 20 1/2 in.)
    mount: 49.7 × 59.1 cm (19 9/16 × 23 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.29.1.21

  • Series Title

    Property of the Lehigh Valley Central R.R. Co.

Associated Artworks

The image features an elevated view over a landscape with a large tree on the right and a field of crops on the left. In the distance, hills and a river can be seen. The color palette is sepia-toned, with brown and beige tones highlighting the different elements in the landscape.

Picturesque Susquehanna, Near Laceyville

William H. Rau

1890

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Houser Auctioneers, Schnecksville, PA, 22 February 2014); (Vintage Works, Ltd., Chalfont, PA); NGA purchase, 2014.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

bottom left, in typeset lettering printed through negative: 606 CATHEDRAL ROCKS, SUSQUEHANNA NEAR MESHOPPEN. L.V.R.R.; bottom right: WILLIAM H. RAU, PHILA.

Wikidata ID

Q64170673

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