The Lehigh, At Turkey Run

c. 1895

William H. Rau

Associated Names
William H. Rau

Artist, American, 1855 - 1920

The image shows a landscape with railway tracks curving to the left and disappearing into the distance, bordered by trees. A tree stands prominently in the foreground, with the horizon in the upper third of the image. Hills line the background, with a river running through the right side of the scene. The color palette is monochrome, with varying shades of sepia creating a vintage look. The image is sharp with a focus on natural elements, and the distant landscape fades into a gentle haze.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 42.9 × 52.1 cm (16 7/8 × 20 1/2 in.)
    mount: 49.7 × 60.5 cm (19 9/16 × 23 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.29.1.37

  • Series Title

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

Associated Artworks

The image shows a calm river framed by trees. The horizon is obscured by the dense foliage on the opposite bank. The water reflects the trees, creating symmetry. The scene is in sepia tone, giving it a vintage look. The lush, dense foliage indicates abundant plant life. Light filters through the leaves, adding texture. The composition leads the eye towards the river, creating a serene atmosphere.

Bethlehem, Calypso Island

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: 52[?] THE LEHIGH, AT TURKEY RUN. L.V.R.R.; bottom right: WILLIAM H. RAU, PHILA.

Wikidata ID

Q64170656

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