Untitled

c. 1895

William H. Rau

Associated Names
William H. Rau

Artist, American, 1855 - 1920

The image depicts a street-level view of a grand, multi-story building with distinctive architectural features. The building has arched windows and an ornate tower, situated on the right side of the scene. The horizon is suggested by a row of trees and the roofline of the building. In the foreground, there is a horse-drawn carriage with one person holding the reins. The scene is in sepia tones, evoking an antique feel, with a color palette mostly in shades of brown and beige. Trees line the street, casting shadows and adding depth to the image.

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On View

West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G24

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 43.7 × 52.2 cm (17 3/16 × 20 9/16 in.)
    mount: 49.7 × 59.1 cm (19 9/16 × 23 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.29.1.2

  • Series Title

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

Associated Artworks

The image shows a dirt road lined with trees leading to buildings in the distance. The trees create a canopy above the road, with branches extending in different directions. The buildings are partially shaded by lush foliage, blending them into the surroundings. One building is covered in ivy. The photo has a sepia tone, with colors of brown and beige. The textures of the road and leaves add depth to the scene.

Geneva, Hobart College

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: [illegible] L.V.R.R.; bottom right: WILLIAM H. RAU, PHILA.

Wikidata ID

Q64170697

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