Nesquehoning Valley, From Packer's Point

c. 1895

William H. Rau

Associated Names
William H. Rau

Artist, American, 1855 - 1920

The image shows a wooden pavilion on a rocky outcrop surrounded by trees, with people inside. In the distance, there are rolling terrains leading towards a faint horizon. The color palette is sepia, with subtle contrasts between the structure and the foliage.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 43.8 × 52.1 cm (17 1/4 × 20 1/2 in.)
    mount: 49.7 × 59.1 cm (19 9/16 × 23 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.29.1.26

  • Series Title

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

Associated Artworks

The image shows a waterfall flowing over a rocky cliff. The viewpoint is from below the falls, looking up at the cascading water. Foliage covers the top of the falls, obscuring the horizon. The waterfall appears blurred due to long exposure, contrasting with the sharp rocks. The color scheme is sepia, giving a vintage look. Rocks, vegetation, and some leaves are visible in the foreground.

Glen Onoko, Onoko Falls

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: 562 NESQUEHONING VALLEY, FROM PACKER'S POINT. L.V.R.R.; bottom right: WILLIAM H. RAU, PHILA.

Wikidata ID

Q64170702

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