Quartley Frederick William Collection

Silver Cascade, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Silver Cascade, 1872. Waterfall on Lake Superior, Minnesota, USA. The Silver Cascade falls from an overhanging cliff, one hundred and seventy-five feet, into the lake below

Falls of the Blackwater, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Falls of the Blackwater, 1872. Waterfalls in West Virginia, USA: Just below us flows the famous Blackwater through an awful rift nearly two thousand feet in depth...This is the land of

Mountain Island, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Mountain Island, 1872. Rapids on the French Broad River, North Carolina, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers

The French Broad, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
The French Broad, 1872. The French Broad River flows from Transylvania County, North Carolina, into the state of Tennessee, USA

Ascending the Ocklawaha River at Night, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Ascending the Ocklawaha River at Night, 1872. Steamboat in the swamp, Florida, south eastern USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Purgatory, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Purgatory, 1872. Cliffs on the Atlantic coast of Rhode Island, USA: precipitous rocks, with the deep and sharp-lined fissure

A Florida Swamp, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
A Florida Swamp, 1872. Birds, lizards, snakes, Spanish moss and other exotic vegetation in the south eastern USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Waiting for Decomposition, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Waiting for Decomposition, 1872. Vultures perch on a tree covered in Spanish moss above the rotting corpse of an alligator, Florida, south eastern USA

Under the Falls, Canada Side, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Under the Falls, Canada Side, 1872. The Niagara Falls seen from a cave underneath....over the ledge of limestone at this point the accumulated waters of four vast inland seas hurl themselves madly

The Yellowstone, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
The Yellowstone, 1872. View of the Yellowstone River, a tributary of the Missouri River, in the western USA. The river flows from the Rocky Mountains into southern Montana and northern Wyoming

Old Mill - Reemss Creek, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Old Mill - Reemss Creek, 1872. Water mill on Reems Creek, a tributary of the French Broad River, North Carolina, USA:one of the landmarks of the days when it was a struggle between the Indian

The Savannah, at Augusta, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
The Savannah, at Augusta, 1872. Men working amongst twisted tree roots, on the Savannah River at Augusta, Georgia, USA. In the distance is a paddle steamer being loaded with goods

Owls Head Landing, 1874. Creators: John Douglas Woodward, Frederick William Quartley
Owls Head Landing, 1874. Steamship arriving at a jetty on Lake Memphremagog, Quebec, Canada....the Owls Head, a mountain surpassing others around the lake in form and size

Natural Towers, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Natural Towers, 1872. Rock formation in Augusta County, Virginia, USA:the Towers rise straight up from the cultivated field

Richmond from Hollywood, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Richmond from Hollywood, 1872. View of the James River and the town of Richmond, Virginia, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Chattanooga and the Tennessee from Lookout Mountain, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Chattanooga and the Tennessee from Lookout Mountain, 1872. View of the Tennessee River and the town of Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

Little Falls, 1874. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Little Falls, 1874. The Mohawk River at Little Falls, New York State, USA. The river here makes a descent of over forty feet, accomplishing the effort in three small falls

Portland Harbor, and Islands, 1874. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Portland Harbor, and Islands, 1874. The Atlantic coast at Portland, Maine, USA: Evergreen Landing, White Head, Portland Head Light

Sinking Run, Above Tyrone, 1874. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Sinking Run, Above Tyrone, 1874. Lightning on the Juniata River, Pennsylvania, USA. Thunder-storms are of daily occurrence up in these heights

Banks of the Housatonic, at Pittsfield, 1874. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Banks of the Housatonic, at Pittsfield, 1874. Rural scene on the Housatonic River at Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Point Noir, Trinity Rock, and Cape Eternity, Saguenay River, c1870
Point Noir, Trinity Rock, and Cape Eternity, Saguenay River, 1874. The banks of the Saguenay River, Quebec, Canada. For the rest of the day we are toiling through like wildernesses of bowlders

North Branch of the Susquehanna, at Hunlocks, 1874. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
North Branch of the Susquehanna, at Hunlocks, 1874. Scene on the North Branch of the Susquehanna River which rises in New York state, and flows through Pennsylvania and Maryland in the eastern USA

The Susquehanna, 1874. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
The Susquehanna, 1874. View of the River Susquehanna on the East Coast of the USA....there is a constant succession of bold mountain-forms, wooded from the base to the summit; of deep ravines

Monument Rock, Echo Canon, 1874. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Monument Rock, Echo Canon, 1874. Rock formation in Utah, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers

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Frederick William Quartley, a renowned artist of the 19th century, captured the beauty and grandeur of nature through his breathtaking paintings. In "Silver Cascade, " he skillfully portrays the cascading waterfalls with delicate brushstrokes, evoking a sense of tranquility. Similarly, in "Falls of the Blackwater, " Quartley's mastery is evident as he captures the raw power and energy of rushing waters. With "Mountain Island, " Quartley transports us to an idyllic landscape where majestic mountains meet serene lakes. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable, showcasing his ability to capture every nuance of light and shadow. Moving on to "The French Broad, " Quartley takes us on a journey along this meandering river, inviting us to immerse ourselves in its peaceful flow. In "Ascending the Ocklawaha River at Night, " Quartley demonstrates his versatility by depicting a nocturnal scene filled with mystery and intrigue. The play between darkness and light creates an ethereal atmosphere that captivates our imagination. On the other hand, in "Purgatory, " Quartley explores darker themes as he delves into realms beyond our comprehension. Venturing into new territories, Quartley presents us with "A Florida Swamp. " Here we witness his ability to transform seemingly ordinary landscapes into extraordinary works of art. With each stroke of his brush, he brings life to this otherwise overlooked corner of nature. "Waiting for Decomposition" challenges our perception by presenting decay as something beautiful and poetic. Through this unconventional piece, Quartley invites contemplation about life's transience and inevitable cycle. Quartley also ventures northward in "Under the Falls - Canada Side. " This painting showcases his talent for capturing dynamic scenes while highlighting nature's awe-inspiring power. Similarly captivating is his depiction of Yellowstone National Park in all its untamed glory with “The Yellowstone. ” Returning closer home in “Old Mill.