Timothy H. O'Sullivan

O'Sullivan, Timothy
O'Sullivan, T.H.

American, born Ireland, 1840 - 1882

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Timothy H. O'Sullivan, Shoshone Falls, Snake River, Idaho, 1874, albumen silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.110

Shoshone Falls, Snake River, Idaho

Timothy H. O'Sullivan · 1874 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.110

This appears to be a book cover. The cover has a textured fabric-like surface in a deep reddish-brown color. On the left side and in the upper right and lower right corners are sections of brown trim with thin gold borders. This trim appears worn and distressed, with visible scuff marks and scratches. The fabric also shows signs of wear, with variations in color intensity suggesting aging or use.
Timothy H. O'Sullivan, William H. Bell, Geographical and Geological Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian, Seasons of 1871, 1872, and 1873, 1873, bound volume of albumen prints, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran, 1886), 2014.136.381.1-50

Geographical and Geological Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian, Seasons of 1871, 1872, and 1873

Timothy H. O'Sullivan, William H. Bell · 1873 · bound volume of albumen prints ·  Accession ID  2014.136.381.1-50

The image shows a cliff face viewed from a riverbank. The cliff rises steeply from the water, with a group of people and a small boat nearby. The rock surface is textured and layered, showing striations. The color palette includes earthy tones of brown and tan, with light and shadow enhancing the rugged appearance of the cliff.
Timothy H. O'Sullivan, Wall in the Grand Canyon—Colorado River, 1872, albumen silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.116

Wall in the Grand Canyon—Colorado River

Timothy H. O'Sullivan · 1872 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.116

The image shows a rugged terrain with a rocky riverbank. A person is sitting on dark rocks near the water, facing the landscape's reflection. In the distance, rocky mountains rise gradually into the horizon. The mountains have sharp peaks and textured surfaces from natural erosion. The color palette is sepia-toned, giving a warm and vintage feel. The sky is mostly clear, emphasizing the rocky formations. The composition leads the viewer's gaze along the river towards the distant mountains.
Timothy H. O'Sullivan, Iceberg Canyon, Colorado River, Looking Above, 1871, albumen silver print, Diana and Mallory Walker Fund and Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2005.10.1

Iceberg Canyon, Colorado River, Looking Above

Timothy H. O'Sullivan · 1871 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2005.10.1

The image shows a towering rock wall in the Grand Canyon, viewed from close to the Colorado River. The bottom of the image shows the river with a few individuals and a small boat. The horizon is dominated by the cliff face rising up towards the top of the image. The rock layers are visible with striations and crevices. The color palette is brown and gray. In the distance, the rock wall shows layers of geological formations.
Timothy H. O'Sullivan, Wall in the Grand Canyon, Colorado River, 1871, albumen silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.133.112

Wall in the Grand Canyon, Colorado River

Timothy H. O'Sullivan · 1871 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2006.133.112

The image depicts a rugged landscape with large rock formations dominating the right side. The horizon is situated in the upper third of the image, mostly obscured by towering cliffs. The rock surfaces rise steeply from the water, with varied tones. The water is still, mirroring the cliffs and enhancing the vertical lines. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones. In the distance, the cliffs continue, interspersed with shadows.
Timothy H. O'Sullivan, Black Canyon, Colorado River, Looking Below from Big Horn Camp, #4, 1871, albumen silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.117

Black Canyon, Colorado River, Looking Below from Big Horn Camp, #4

Timothy H. O'Sullivan · 1871 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.117

The image displays a coastal landscape with a calm body of water, a rocky shoreline, a rocky hill in the distance, and several people near a boat. The sky is a soft sepia tone, and the scene has a monochromatic palette emphasizing textures.
Timothy H. O'Sullivan, Tufa Domes, Pyramid Lake, Nevada, 1867, albumen silver print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2000.122.2

Tufa Domes, Pyramid Lake, Nevada

Timothy H. O'Sullivan · 1867 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2000.122.2

This is a sepia-toned photograph of a battlefield covered with people in dark uniforms lying on the ground in various positions, all appearing lifeless. The ground is covered in straw or dry grass, with a few scattered trees and a slightly blurred horizon in the background. Below the photograph are two lines of text.
Timothy H. O'Sullivan, Field Where General Reynolds Fell, Gettysburg, July 5, 1863, July 5, 1863, albumen silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.133.111

Field Where General Reynolds Fell, Gettysburg, July 5, 1863

Timothy H. O'Sullivan · July 5, 1863 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2006.133.111

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Aboriginal Life Among the Navajoe Indians. Near Old Fort Defiance, N.M.

Timothy H. O'Sullivan · 1873, printed 1874/1875 · albumen print ·  Accession ID  2014.136.381.38

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View of Apache Lake, Sierra Blanca Range, Arizona

Timothy H. O'Sullivan · 1873, printed 1874/1875 · albumen print ·  Accession ID  2014.136.381.33

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