Untitled

c. 1895

William H. Rau

Associated Names
William H. Rau

Artist, American, 1855 - 1920

The image shows a large, multi-story historical building on the right side of the frame. The building has ornate architectural detailing and reaches towards the sky. The horizon is low in the image, with manicured grass sloping up to the building. In the distance to the left, another structure with a spire is partially visible through trees. The image has a sepia-toned color palette. A gravel path runs along the front of the image, bordered by a lawn, trees, and shrubs. There are light and shadow variations indicating a bright day. The photograph conveys a sense of tranquility and historic significance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 43.4 × 52 cm (17 1/16 × 20 1/2 in.)
    mount: 49.7 × 60.6 cm (19 9/16 × 23 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.29.1.33

  • Series Title

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

Associated Artworks

The image shows a landscape with a town surrounded by hills and a river. The town has various buildings and a prominent church. The river winds through the town and leads to hills in the distance. The color scheme is sepia-toned, giving the scene an old-fashioned appearance. In the foreground, there are rocks and vegetation.

Easton, From Weygat Mountain

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 typset lettering printed through negative: [illegible]; bottom right: William H. [illegible] PHILA.

Wikidata ID

Q64170666

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