Charles R. Savage

American, born Britain, 1832 - 1909

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The image shows a scene of railway tracks curving to the right beside a river. The tracks are flanked by rocky terrain, with a large rock face on the left. In the distance, rugged cliffs and rock formations are visible against a clear sky. The perspective is slightly angled, giving a sense of standing at the edge of the tracks. The color palette is composed of sepia tones, creating a warm and nostalgic atmosphere. Light and shadow highlight the texture of the rocks. The image has a classical aesthetic.
Charles R. Savage, Dodge’s Bluff, Canyon of Grand River, 1870, albumen silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.127

Dodge’s Bluff, Canyon of Grand River

Charles R. Savage · 1870 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.127

The image shows a townscape with a range of snow-capped mountains in the background. In the foreground, four children are lying on the ground between two bare trees. The town with various buildings, including several church steeples, is seen further away. The mountains dominate the horizon. The image is rendered in sepia tones, with a focus on detailed natural and built elements.
Charles R. Savage, Salt Lake City and Wasatch Mountains, c. 1871, albumen silver print, Gift of Funds from Clinton and Jean Wright, 2024.42.6

Salt Lake City and Wasatch Mountains

Charles R. Savage · c. 1871 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.42.6