Across Country from West Portal, N.J.

c. 1895

William H. Rau

Associated Names
William H. Rau

Artist, American, 1855 - 1920

The image shows a rural landscape from an elevated viewpoint. The horizon is high in the image, with distant hills fading into the sky. Small wooden farmhouses, barns, trees, and open fields are visible on rolling hills. Some barns with slanted roofs are on the right, and a few cows are grazing to the left. The color palette is sepia tones, giving a vintage and tranquil atmosphere. Trees line a winding road leading to the hazy background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 43.2 × 52.1 cm (17 × 20 1/2 in.)
    mount: 50 × 60.5 cm (19 11/16 × 23 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.29.1.29

  • Series Title

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

Associated Artworks

The image shows a canal with narrowboats moored on the left side, surrounded by trees. In the distance, hills are faintly visible. The scene is depicted in sepia tones, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. A dirt road leads to buildings on the right, with a carriage parked nearby. Shadows imply a bright light source, potentially the midday sun.

Morris Canal From Green's Bridge

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: 508 ACROSS COUNTRY FROM WEST PORTAL, N.J. / L.V.R.R.; bottom right: WILLIAM H. RAU, PHILA.

Wikidata ID

Q64170661

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