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The image shows a railway track stretching into the distance. The track is positioned towards the left edge of the image, running diagonally towards the horizon, which is placed around the upper third of the image. A small building sits on the horizon line, near the center of the image. The terrain on either side of the railway appears rocky and barren, with a few small pools of water visible to the left. The color palette is predominantly sepia tones, giving the image a vintage appearance.
Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad, Plate 2. Granite Canon, from the Water Tank, 1869, albumen silver print, Avalon Fund and New Century Fund, 2016.155.1.2

Plate 2. Granite Canon, from the Water Tank

Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad · 1869 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.155.1.2

The image shows a landscape with a river flowing through it. Rocky ground lines the left riverbank where a person is sitting or crouching. A large tree is on the right, with mountains in the distance. The sky is expansive above. The color scheme is sepia, giving an antique feel. The image is a photograph capturing details like water ripples and tree foliage.
Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad, Plate 43. Weber Valley, from Willhelmina Pass, 1869, albumen silver print, Avalon Fund and New Century Fund, 2016.155.1.43

Plate 43. Weber Valley, from Willhelmina Pass

Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad · 1869 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.155.1.43

The image shows a landscape with a winding river flowing through a valley between hills. The view is elevated, offering a broad perspective of the scene. Closest to us, the riverbank is rocky with sparse vegetation, leading to a steep bank that meets the hills. On one side, leafless trees line the riverbank. On the other side, buildings are visible on a cliff slope. The horizon is low, with hills gradually rising towards the top of the image. The photograph features a sepia color palette, accentuating the natural beauty of the landscape. The composition captures the river's journey through the isolated terrain.
Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad, Plate 35. Echo City, Looking Up Weber River, 1869, albumen silver print, Avalon Fund and New Century Fund, 2016.155.1.35

Plate 35. Echo City, Looking Up Weber River

Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad · 1869 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.155.1.35

The image shows a rocky landscape with a large rocky outcrop on the left side. The viewpoint is from a lower position looking up towards the rock under a clear sky. The horizon is not clearly visible, as the terrain slopes upwards from the bottom right of the image towards the central rock formation. The rock's surface shows horizontal stratifications and some vegetation. Nearby, there are dry shrubs and sparse grasses. In the distance, the landscape continues to rise with an old wooden fence line. The image is in sepia tones highlighting the earth tones and sunlight, which appears to come from off-camera.
Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad, Plate 38. Rock Great Eastern, 1869, albumen silver print, Avalon Fund and New Century Fund, 2016.155.1.38

Plate 38. Rock Great Eastern

Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad · 1869 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.155.1.38

The image shows a narrow, rocky passageway with steep, layered rock walls on either side. The perspective is from inside the passageway, looking straight down the path. The horizon is partially visible in the distance, where the passageway opens up to a broader landscape with faint hills or mountains. The rocks are textured and uneven, with layers visible, suggesting sedimentary formation. Close to us, on both sides of the path, the rock walls rise steeply. The image has a monochromatic sepia tone. There are figures within the passageway, standing to the right, giving scale to the rock walls. The sky above is clear, with no visible clouds.
Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad, Plate 22. Burning Rock Cut, 1869, albumen silver print, Avalon Fund and New Century Fund, 2016.155.1.22

Plate 22. Burning Rock Cut

Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad · 1869 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.155.1.22

The image shows a railway station scene with railroad tracks running parallel, stretching into the distance towards the horizon. Multiple parallel railway tracks filled with gravel are on the right, while two large rectangular buildings are on the left. The station building closest to us is long and two-storied with small windows and a modest entrance awning. Small groups of people are around, with some standing or walking closer to the buildings. Stones and debris are scattered near the tracks closest to the viewer. The image has a sepia-toned palette with dominant shades of brown, beige, and gray against a light sky.
Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad, Plate 15. Laramie Hotel, Laramie City, 1869, albumen silver print, Avalon Fund and New Century Fund, 2016.155.1.15

Plate 15. Laramie Hotel, Laramie City

Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad · 1869 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.155.1.15

The image shows a large boulder perched on earth and rock. In the background, there are hills on either side, a river winding through the scene, and a curved horizon. The color scheme is mainly monochrome, adding emphasis to textures and shapes. Shadows and light create depth and contrast in the landscape.
Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad, Plate 33. Sphynx of the Valley, 1869, albumen silver print, Avalon Fund and New Century Fund, 2016.155.1.33

Plate 33. Sphynx of the Valley

Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad · 1869 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.155.1.33

The image shows a convoy of horse-drawn covered wagons moving towards the right side, where a group of steam locomotives from the U.P.R.R. (Union Pacific Railroad) line the railway tracks. The horizon lies high in the frame, with the terrain gently rising and falling in the distance, marked by sparse vegetation and rolling hills. The focus of the photograph is on the mix of transportation methods, with the detailed figures of people, horses, and wagons sharing the space with the trains. The image is monochrome, with a sepia tone that adds an antique quality, highlighting the textures of the earth, the rails, and the materials of the wagons and trains. This palette, along with the sharp focus and slightly blurred motion of the horses closest to us, emphasizes the historical and dynamic nature of the scene.
Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad, Plate 27. Supply Trains, 1869, albumen silver print, Avalon Fund and New Century Fund, 2016.155.1.27

Plate 27. Supply Trains

Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad · 1869 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.155.1.27

The image shows a landscape with rocky terrain, two men standing on a boulder, and a distant figure on another rock. The horizon line is not visible, and the scene is dominated by rocky formations with sparse vegetation. The image is in monochrome, highlighting textures and shadows. Scattered trees add vertical elements, and the lighting emphasizes the landscape's contours.
Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad, Plate 10. Devil's Gate, Dale Creek Canon, 1869, albumen silver print, Avalon Fund and New Century Fund, 2016.155.1.10

Plate 10. Devil's Gate, Dale Creek Canon

Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad · 1869 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.155.1.10

The image shows a river winding between rocky hills. The river flows from right to left and the horizon is low. The hills on both sides taper off in the distance. One hill on the left has a vertical cliff face. The scene has earthy tones, mainly browns and sepia. Near the riverbank, there is shrubbery, and further into the scene, the vegetation becomes more sparse, interspersed with rocky outcrops. The distant hills have a rough texture.
Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad, Plate 37. Willhelmina Pass, from the East, 1869, albumen silver print, Avalon Fund and New Century Fund, 2016.155.1.37

Plate 37. Willhelmina Pass, from the East

Andrew Joseph Russell, Union Pacific Railroad · 1869 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.155.1.37