Alfred R Collection

The Dalles of the St. Louis, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton
The Dalles of the St. Louis, 1874

Cleopatras Needle, Devils Lake, Wisconsin, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Cleopatras Needle, Devils Lake, Wisconsin, 1874. Rock formation in Wisconsin, USA

City of Milwaukee, 1874. Creator: Robert Hinshelwood
City of Milwaukee, 1874. View of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. The name " Milwaukee" carries in its sound the evidence of its Indian origin

Cypress-Swamp, 1872. Creator: J. G. Smithwick
Cypress-Swamp, 1872. Freshwater forested wetland in Mississippi, southern USA

New Orleans, 1872. Creator: DG Thompson
New Orleans, 1872. Goods on the quayside by the Mississippi River in the port of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874

St. Paul, from Daytons Bluff, 1874. Creator: Nathaniel Orr
St. Paul, from Daytons Bluff, 1874. Steamboats on the Mississippi at Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA....Daytons Bluff, on the east side of St

The First Maine Cavalry Skirmishing, 1863. Creator: Alfred Waud
The First Maine Cavalry Skirmishing, 1863

Southwest Pass, 1872. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
Southwest Pass, 1872. Sailing boat passing a navigation aid on the Mississippi River Delta on the south coast of the USA

Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton
Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874

Dalles of the Wisconsin, The Jaws. 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Dalles of the Wisconsin, " The Jaws". 1874. Tourists visit an unusual rock formation on the Dells of the Wisconsin River, Wisconsin, USA

Steamboat Rock, Wisconsin River, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Steamboat Rock, Wisconsin River, 1874. Tourists visit an unusual rock formation on the Wisconsin River, Wisconsin, USA

The Mississippi at New Orleans, 1872. Creator: A. Measom
The Mississippi at New Orleans, 1872. Sailing boats and paddle steamers on the Mississippi River at the port of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Devils Door-way, Devils Lake, Wisconsin, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Devils Door-way, Devils Lake, Wisconsin, 1874

The Moss-Gatherers, 1872. Creator: Alfred Waud
The Moss-Gatherers, 1872

Scenes in Chicago, 1874. Creator: James H. Richardson
Scenes in Chicago, 1874. Entrance to Chicago River; Chicago river from Madison Street bridge; On Wabash Avenue; Michigan Avenue; Portico of the Board of Trade, Illinois, USA

Glimpse of Lake Michigan, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Glimpse of Lake Michigan, 1874. View of Lake Michigan, one of the five Great Lakes of North America. Michigan is the only one of the lakes which is located entirely within the USA

Milwaukee River, at Milwaukee, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Milwaukee River, at Milwaukee, 1874. Busy scene on the quayside of the largest city in the state of Wisconsin, USA

City of Milwaukee, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
City of Milwaukee, 1874

The Shore at Lake Forest, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton
The Shore at Lake Forest, 1874. Coastline on Lake Michigan, Illinois, USA

Chicago, 1874. Creator: Unknown
Chicago, 1874. Views of Lake Michigan and the city of Chicago, Illinois, USA: The City from the Water Works; Mouth of Chicago River

Magnolia Swamp, 1872. Creator: Alfred Waud
Magnolia Swamp, 1872. Magnolia trees covered in Spanish moss, southern USA

Stand Rock, on the Wisconsin River, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Stand Rock, on the Wisconsin River, 1874. A man climbs on top of an unusual rock formation in Wisconsin, USA

Scenes in Chicago, 1874. Creator: John J. Harley
Scenes in Chicago, 1874. Chicago River; Jefferson Park; Madison Street; Chicago river from Clark Street Bridge; West Side from Lake Street Bridge, Illinois, USA

Sunset, Lake Michigan, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton
Sunset, Lake Michigan, 1874. Sailing ships on Lake Michigan, one of the five Great Lakes of North America. Michigan is the only one of the lakes which is located entirely within the USA

South Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, 1874. Creator: W. H. Morse
South Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, 1874. Views of river traffic on the Ohio at Pittsburgh and Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Coal barges bring fuel for the many steel foundries and factories

La Crosse, and Scenery Above, 1874. Creator: John J. Harley
La Crosse, and Scenery Above, 1874

Maidens Rock, Lake Pepin, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Maidens Rock, Lake Pepin, 1874. Rock formation on Lake Pepin, Wisconsin, USA

Dubuque, from Kellys Bluff, 1874. Creator: James H. Richardson
Dubuque, from Kellys Bluff, 1874. View of the city of Dubuque on the River Mississippi, Iowa, USA. The Illinois Central Railroad bridge can be seen on the right

Rock Island, Illinois. - Davenport, Iowa, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Rock Island, Illinois.- Davenport, Iowa, 1874. Cities on the banks of the Mississippi, USA. On the eastern bank, in Illinois, is the city of Rock Island

City of St. Louis, 1874. Creator: Robert Hinshelwood
City of St. Louis, 1874. Paddle steamers on the Mississippi River at St Louis, Missouri, USA

Bridges on the Mississippi, at Dubuque, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Bridges on the Mississippi, at Dubuque, 1874. The city of Dubuque, Iowa, USA. Above, connected with paths that have been cut through the solid limestone, are the streets of the dwelling-houses

Scenes in St. Louis, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Scenes in St. Louis, 1874

Cincinnati, View from the Carlisle Hotel, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Cincinnati, View from the Carlisle Hotel, 1874. Church spires in the city of Cincinatti, Ohio, USA

The Levee at St. Louis, 1874. Creator: W. Roberts
The Levee at St. Louis, 1874. Paddle steamers on the Mississippi at St Louis, Missouri, USA. St. Louis is destined for a great future

City of Louisville, 1874. Creator: Edward Paxman Brandard
City of Louisville, 1874. Steam locomotives on the Fourteenth Street Bridge and paddles steamers on the Ohio River at Louisville, Kentucky, USA

City of Cincinnati, 1874. Creator: William Wellstood
City of Cincinnati, 1874. View of the Ohio River at Cincinatti, Ohio, USA. In the distance chimneys belch out smoke

Falls of Minnehaha, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Falls of Minnehaha, 1874

Chimney Rock, near Fountain City, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Chimney Rock, near Fountain City, 1874. Rock formation on the River Mississippi in Wisconsin, USA

Group of Islets, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Group of Islets, 1874. Islands on the Mississippi River, USA. One notices here that the water is much bluer than it was at St

St. Louis, c1870. Creator: John Filmer
St. Louis, 1874. Scenes in the city of St Louis, Missouri, USA: 5th Street near the Barracks, New Court House, Lafayette Park, Olive Street, On Chestnut Street, A nook in McDowells College

Louisville, from the Blind Asylum, 1874. Creator: Nathaniel Orr
Louisville, from the Blind Asylum, 1874. The city of Louisville on the Ohio River, Kentucky, USA. Louisville...is a large, bright city, the pride of Kentucky

The Tyler-Davidson Fountain, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
The Tyler-Davidson Fountain, 1874. Fountain also known as The Genius of Water, cast by Ferdinand von Miller in 1867, Cincinatti, Ohio, USA

Scenes on the Ohio, Above and Below Cincinnati, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Scenes on the Ohio, Above and Below Cincinnati, 1874. Vineyards below Cincinatti; Parkersburg; Patriot, on the Ohio River, Indiana and Ohio, USA. At bottom right is the General Buell paddle steamer

The Raft, 1883. Artist: Alfred Waud
The Raft, 1883. From America Illustrated, edited by J. David Williams. [DeWolfe, Fiske & Company, Boston, 1883]

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"Alfred R: Capturing the Beauty of America's Landscapes in the 19th Century" Step back in time and explore the stunning landscapes of America through the lens of Alfred R. With his keen eye for detail and artistic talent, Alfred R captured some of the most breathtaking scenes during a transformative era in American history. In 1874, he ventured to The Dalles of St. Louis, where he immortalized this natural wonder with its towering cliffs and cascading waters. The sheer grandeur of this scene is evident in every brushstroke, transporting viewers to a place untouched by time. Another masterpiece from that year was Cleopatra's Needle at Devils Lake, Wisconsin. Alfred R skillfully depicted this majestic rock formation rising from the tranquil waters, showcasing nature's ability to create awe-inspiring wonders. Moving on to urban landscapes, we find ourselves immersed in the bustling City of Milwaukee as envisioned by Robert Hinshelwood. Through Alfred R's lens, we witness a city alive with activity - steamboats traversing its waterways and people going about their daily lives amidst impressive architecture. Traveling further south to New Orleans in 1872, we are greeted with a vibrant depiction by DG Thompson. In this artwork by Alfred R. , one can almost hear jazz melodies floating through the air as horse-drawn carriages traverse cobblestone streets lined with colorful buildings. But it wasn't just cities that captivated Alfred R; he also had an eye for capturing historical moments like The First Maine Cavalry Skirmishing during the Civil War. Through his artistry, he brings us face-to-face with soldiers engaged in battle – a poignant reminder of our nation's past struggles. Venturing into natural wonders once again, Cypress-Swamp transports us deep into Louisiana's bayous where Spanish moss drapes over ancient trees creating an ethereal atmosphere captured beautifully by J. G Smithwick under Alfred R’s guidance.