Cayuga Lake, Sheldrake

c. 1895

William H. Rau

Associated Names
William H. Rau

Artist, American, 1855 - 1920

The image is taken from the edge of a shoreline with tall trees lining the water's edge. The horizon shows a distant landmass across a body of water beyond the trees and water. The color palette is mostly sepia tones, giving the scene a vintage feel. A pebbled shore extends along the lower part of the image with gentle waves, and a person is partially obscured by a tree at the water's edge. In the distance, there is a view of water and blurry land, creating a tranquil atmosphere. Trees on the right side frame the scene with their leaves creating patterns against the sky.

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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: 49.7 × 59.1 cm (19 9/16 × 23 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.29.1.4

  • Series Title

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

Associated Artworks

The image shows a lakeside view from a slightly elevated perspective. Lush trees with dense foliage frame the scene, leading towards the expansive lake. The calm lake reflects muted tones. Rolling hills with fields, trees, and occasional structures are seen on the horizon. The sky above has soft clouds. The color palette is primarily earthy browns and greens, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

Cayuga Lake Toward Ithaca

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: 650 CAYUGA LAKE, SHELDRAKE. L.V.R.R.; bottom right: WILLIAM H. RAU, PHILA.

Wikidata ID

Q64170662

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