York Narrows, On The Susquehanna

c. 1895

William H. Rau

Associated Names
William H. Rau

Artist, American, 1855 - 1920

The image shows a river flowing through a valley, with a railway track running parallel to it. Lush vegetation lines the railway track, leading towards a hill covered in dense forest. The river reflects the sky, with the scene dominated by sepia tones.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 43.7 × 52.1 cm (17 3/16 × 20 1/2 in.)
    mount: 49.7 × 59.1 cm (19 9/16 × 23 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.29.1.16

  • Series Title

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

Associated Artworks

The landscape photograph displays a view of railway tracks amidst natural scenery. Rolling hills covered in trees are seen against the sky. The tracks run diagonally, bordered by grassy terrain. A river curves gently in the distance, reflecting light. Tall trees frame the scene, creating a visual path along the river. The color palette resembles a soft sepia tone. The image conveys a sense of tranquility and beauty, emphasizing the blend of human infrastructure and nature.

East View of Standing Stone

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: 615 YORK NARROWS, ON THE SUSQUEHANNA. L.V.R.R.; bottom right: WILLIAM H. RAU, PHILA.

Wikidata ID

Q64170691

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