Farrel Farm

c. 1860

American 19th Century

Associated Names
American 19th Century

Artist

The image shows a rustic industrial scene from an elevated angle. Wooden buildings with steeply pitched roofs are prominently displayed, constructed from weathered wooden planks. Tall, skeletal frameworks tower over the smaller buildings, indicating the presence of an oil rig operation. The horizon is obscured by a densely wooded hillside, framing the scene. The color palette is monochrome, emphasizing textures and contrasts between the buildings and natural surroundings. The absence of color highlights the forms and structures, providing a historical glimpse into industrial architecture and its interaction with the environment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    stereoscopic albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 7.94 × 14.61 cm (3 1/8 × 5 3/4 in.)
    mount: 8.89 × 17.78 cm (3 1/2 × 7 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.93.3

  • Series Title

    Oil Regions of Pennsylvania

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William C. Darrah Collection. Janet Lehr, East Hampton, NY; Mary and Dan Solomon, Dana Point, CA; gift to NGA, 2024.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

vertical along right edge of mount printed in black ink: Oil Regions of Pennsylvania; on verso, by unknown hand, vertical along left edge in graphite: Louis[illegible] 92; by unknown hand, vertical along right edge in black ink: William C. Darrah Coll.

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