Edward Beyer

American, born Germany, 1820 - 1865

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This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover displays the title "ALBUM OF VIRGINIA" in gold embossing on a dark reddish-brown surface. Below the title, it reads "ILLUSTRATED BY ED. BEYER, 1858," in vertically stacked lines. At the bottom, it is marked "CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART." The cover features minimal wear with some scrapes and scuffs, with yellow-brown triangles on the right corners and a vertical yellow-brown stripe on the left edge.
Edward Beyer, Rau & Son, Wilhelm Loeillot, Album of Virginia, 1857-1858, volume of forty-one color lithographs, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.1-41

Album of Virginia

Edward Beyer, Rau & Son, Wilhelm Loeillot · 1857-1858 · volume of forty-one color lithographs ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.1-41

The image shows an illustration of Natural Bridge in Virginia. The perspective is from an elevated point, offering a wide panorama of the landscape. Closest to us, there is a fenced area with a couple of figures and a horse. Beyond this, the view shows trees, rolling hills, buildings and houses. The horizon line is high, with soft clouds in the sky. In the center, Natural Bridge is surrounded by lush vegetation. The illustration has precise and detailed brushstrokes and a warm color palette of sepia and light browns.
Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son, Natural Bridge, 1858, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.12

Natural Bridge

Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son · 1858 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.12

The image shows a landscape with a valley leading towards two mountain peaks known as the Peaks of Otter. The horizon is low, with the mountains dominating the scene. The brushwork is smooth and delicate, and the color palette consists of muted earth tones, greens, and soft blues. In the foreground, there are cattle grazing in a field with a wooden fence, and a couple of houses among trees to the left. Further back, there are open fields with horses and agricultural activities, leading to a dense tree line at the base of the mountains.
Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son, View of the Peaks of Otter, 1858, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.6

View of the Peaks of Otter

Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son · 1858 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.6

The central circular vignette is surrounded by four smaller ovals. The central image shows a figure in white drapery holding a flag, standing over another figure on the ground, with the phrase "Sic Semper Tyrannis" beneath it. The horizon line shows land with a faintly visible ship in the distance. The surrounding vignettes are connected by ornate floral designs with muted tones, each labeled with names like "Drenched Springs," "Harper's Ferry," "Mount Vernon," and "Monticello." The overall color palette consists of soft sepia tones and light greens with delicate outlines. The scenes are depicted with fine detail typical of 19th-century illustrative techniques.
Rau & Son, Title Page, 1858, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.1

Title Page

Rau & Son · 1858 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.1

The image shows a bird's-eye view from an elevated vantage point, capturing a winding river through a valley of hills. The horizon is near the top, below the sky meeting mountains. In the distance, hills fade into softer tones, enhancing the landscape's depth. Close by, a small group of people stand on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by trees and shrubs, adding scale. The artwork appears to be a lithograph with detailed lines, stippled textures, and a color palette of muted sepia, green, and grey.
Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son, View from the Hawks Nest, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.16

View from the Hawks Nest

Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.16

The image is a collection of four illustrations titled "Album of Virginia," focusing on various views of Weyer's Cave in Augusta County, Virginia, drawn by Ed. Beyer in 1856. The top-left image shows an outdoor scene with a group of people near the cave's entrance, with a small cabin surrounded by rocks and trees. The illustration to the right, labeled "Cataract," presents an interior cave view with stalactites and stalagmites. In the bottom left, the view labeled "Shell Room" features a vast cavern with illuminated formations admired by small human figures. The bottom right, titled "Cataract," showcases another interior with a high ceiling decorated with stalactites and a group of people gesturing towards the rock formations. Each scene is intricately detailed, suggesting a careful observational style that adds to the historical and visual richness of the album.
Wilhelm Loeillot, Views of Weyers Cave, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.2

Views of Weyers Cave

Wilhelm Loeillot · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.2

The image shows an elevated, panoramic view of Yellow Sulphur Springs in Montgomery County, Virginia. The scene includes rolling hills, clouds, paths, a horse-drawn carriage, an oval-shaped water feature, people, trees, buildings, and fences. The color palette is soft and pastel, creating a serene atmosphere. The brushstrokes are precise and delicate, capturing architectural details and foliage textures.
Wilhelm Loeillot, Yellow Sulphur Springs, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.32

Yellow Sulphur Springs

Wilhelm Loeillot · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.32

The image displays an elevated view of a rural landscape. A train emerges from a tunnel on the left side. The horizon, mountains, clear sky, clouds, grassy terrain with rocks and trees, rolling hills, and a river winding through the scene are depicted in detailed and precise painting style using earthy tones of green and brown, with soft hues of blue and gray.
Wilhelm Loeillot, The Little Tunnel Near Shawsville, Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.28

The Little Tunnel Near Shawsville, Virginia and Tennessee Railroad

Wilhelm Loeillot · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.28

The image displays a birds-eye view of the White Sulphur Spring in Montgomery County. The landscape features a mountain range, a cloudy sky, forests, buildings arranged in a semi-circle, a formal garden with a fountain, and paths. The style appears to be a lithograph with detailed lines and shading. The color palette consists of muted greens, browns, and grays. A fence line borders the composition.
Wilhelm Loeillot, White Sulphur Spring, Montgomery County, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.15

White Sulphur Spring, Montgomery County

Wilhelm Loeillot · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.15

The image depicts a landscape with hills, mountains, a valley, buildings, trees, and people.
Wilhelm Loeillot, Burner's White Sulphur Spring, Shenandoah County, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.13

Burner's White Sulphur Spring, Shenandoah County

Wilhelm Loeillot · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.13