Coal Piers and Harbor, North Fair Haven

c. 1895

William H. Rau

Associated Names
William H. Rau

Artist, American, 1855 - 1920

The image shows an elevated view of train tracks extending into the distance. There are large structures, including a grain elevator with angular roofs and sheds, on the left side near the tracks. Sparse vegetation is visible beyond the structures. In the distance along the tracks, the top masts of a ship are visible. Parallel tracks are on the right side, alongside material piles and wooden frameworks. The color palette is sepia-toned, giving the image an aged look. No figures are present, creating a quiet atmosphere emphasizing the architectural and industrial elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 42.5 × 51.2 cm (16 3/4 × 20 3/16 in.)
    mat: 48 × 57.7 cm (18 7/8 × 22 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.112.7

  • Series Title

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

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lehigh Valley Railroad, Bethlehem, PA; David J. Stone, Lansford, PA [d. 2013]; (sale, Houser Auctioneers, 22 February 2014, Schnecksville, PA); David B. Long, Yardley, PA; NGA purchase, 2015.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

bottom left, in typeset lettering printed through negative: 663 COAL PIERS AND HARBOR, NORTH FAIR HAVEN. L.V.R.R.; bottom right: WILLIAM H. RAU, PHILA.

Wikidata ID

Q64170654

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