Weddell's house from Warehouse, Clark & Sumner, Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

c. 1865

Thomas H. Johnson

Associated Names
Thomas H. Johnson

Artist, American, born 1821

The image presents a stereoscopic view of a scene with an architectural structure closest to us on the left and right sides. The structure features ornate brickwork and arched windows. A pathway curves from the lower edge of the image towards the central portion, leading the viewer's eye towards a rustic landscape. Beyond the structure and walkway, a gently sloping hill is visible, dotted with bare trees and winding paths. The horizon lies higher up in the image, where a prominent building sits atop the hill, partially obscured by trees. The overall color palette is in sepia tones, giving an antiquated and monochromatic appearance. The image captures a serene view with a balance of man-made and natural elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    stereoscopic albumen silver prints

  • Credit Line

    Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet (each): 7.5 × 8.2 cm (2 15/16 × 3 1/4 in.)
    mount: 8.1 × 17.1 cm (3 3/16 × 6 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.93.14

  • Series Title

    Johnson’s Photographic Views in The Oil Regions of Pennsylvania


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Richard Healey, Hants, UK; NGA purchase, 2017.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, upper center in black ink: Standard Petroleum Refinery.; center printed in black ink: JOHNSON'S PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS / IN / THE OIL REGIONS OF PENNSYLVANIA. / No. [by unknown hand in black ink: 1345 Weddell's house from Warehouse] / Published by T.H. JOHNSON, 390 Bowery, New York / [BAILEY, PRINTER.]; by unknown hand, lower center in black ink: Clark & Sumner. / Pittsburgh, Pa.


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