Taber Collection

RACE FOR A WHALE. Wood engraving, American, after Isaiah West Taber, 1874

Swainson's hawk Swainson's hawk (Buteo swainsoni) in flight Taber, Alberta, Canada

Vintage 19th century photograph: Oakland Ferry, foot of Market Street, San Francisco, California. Taber studio photo

Horizontal cypress tree, Cypress Drice, California, USA
Vintage 19th century photograph: almost horizontal cypress tree, Cypress Drice, California, USA. Taber studio

c. 1880s - The Wawona Tree, a Yosemite National Park
c.1880s - The Wawona Tree, also known as the Wawona Tunnel Tree, giant sequoia in Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, California, USA, stood until February 1969 - Isiah Taber studio

c. 1880s USA California Sentinel Rock Yosemite Isiah Taber
c.1880s USA California - Sentinel Rock Yosemite - Isiah Taber

c. 1880s USA Yosemite valley - Isaiah Taber (attrib)
c.1880s USA Yosemite valley - Isaiah Taber (attrib)

Loie Fuller in La danse Blanche, 1897. Artist: Taber, Isaiah West (1830-1912)
Loie Fuller in La danse Blanche, 1897. Private Collection

Robert Taber, actor, 1901. Artist: J Caswall Smith
Robert Taber, actor, 1901. Pictured in the role of Macduff in Macbeth

Robert Taber / Celebrities
ROBERT TABER English actor in the role of Macduff

Willamette Falls Oregon City Carleton Watkins
The Willamette Falls, Oregon City; Carleton Watkins (American, 1829 - 1916), I.W. Taber (American, 1830 - 1912); Oregon City, Oregon

Cape Horn Columbia River Oregon Carleton Watkins
Cape Horn, Columbia River, Oregon; Carleton Watkins (American, 1829 - 1916), I.W. Taber (American, 1830 - 1912); Cape Horn, Oregon

Multnomah Falls Columbia River Oregon Carleton Watkins
Multnomah Falls, Columbia River, Oregon; Carleton Watkins (American, 1829 - 1916), I.W. Taber (American, 1830 - 1912); Multnomah, Oregon

Section Wawona 28 feet diameter 275 feet high
Section of Wawona, 28 feet diameter, 275 feet high, Mariposa Grove; I.W. Taber (American, 1830 - 1912); Mariposa, California, United States; negative about 1865; print about 1870; Albumen silver print

Agassiz Column Union Point Carleton Watkins American
Agassiz Column, near Union Point; Carleton Watkins (American, 1829 - 1916), I.W. Taber (American, 1830 - 1912); Yosemite, California, United States; 1866 - 1872; Albumen silver print

San Francisco I. W Taber American 1830 1912 California
San Francisco; I.W. Taber (American, 1830 - 1912); San Francisco, California, United States; 1870s - 1880s; Albumen silver print

Glacier Point 3 201 feet Yosemite Cal I. W Taber
Glacier Point, 3, 201 feet, Yosemite, Cal; I.W. Taber (American, 1830 - 1912); 1887; Albumen silver print

California Street, San Francisco, circa 1880s (Isiah Taber). Date: circa 1880s

Roman Art. Spain. Temple of Augustus. Barcelona. Catalonia
Roman Art. Spain. Temple of Augustus. 1st century B.C. Detail of the columns. Barcelona. Catalonia

Cape Horn, Columbia River, Oregon; Carleton Watkins, American, 1829 - 1916, I.W. Taber, American, 1830 - 1912; Cape Horn, Oregon, United States

Multnomah Falls, Columbia River, Oregon / [Multnomah Falls, Side]; Carleton Watkins, American, 1829 - 1916, I.W. Taber, American, 1830 - 1912; Multnomah, Oregon, United States

SAN FRANCISCO: CHINATOWN. Interior of a store in Chinatown, San Francisco, California. Photographed by Isaiah West Taber, c1890

SAN FRANCISCO BAY, 1848. A view of San Francisco Bay as it appeared in 1848. Contemporary pencil sketch by C.A.M. Taber

GEORGIA: SHERMANs MARCH. General William Tecumseh Sherman supervising as his Army destroys Confederate railroad tracks in Georgia during the March to the Sea, November-December 1864

WHALING, 19th CENTURY. Whaleboat being dragged by a harpooned whale (known as a Nantucket sleigh ride ). Line engraving, American, late 19th century, after Isaiah West Taber

Taber as Macduff
ROBERT TAYLOR Actor in the roll of Macduff in Shakespeares Macbeth

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"Capturing the Essence of an Era: The Artistic Legacy of Isaiah West Taber" Step back in time to the 19th century and embark on a thrilling race for a whale, as depicted in a captivating wood engraving by American artist Isaiah West Taber. This masterful artwork transports us to the world of whaling, where we witness the intense pursuit of a harpooned whale, known as a Nantucket sleigh ride. Taber's artistic prowess shines through in another line engraving from that era, showcasing a vintage photograph capturing the bustling Oakland Ferry at the foot of Market Street in San Francisco. The image serves as a window into history, allowing us to glimpse life during this transformative period. Venture further into California's enchanting landscapes with Taber's portrayal of Cypress Drive and its majestic horizontal cypress tree. Its branches seem to whisper tales of centuries past, while nearby stands the iconic Wawona Tree within Yosemite National Park. This natural wonder is immortalized through Taber's lens, offering us an awe-inspiring glimpse into one of America's most treasured national parks. Yosemite Valley comes alive under Taber's skilled hand; his photographs transport us to this breathtaking location with Sentinel Rock standing tall against nature's grandeur. His artistry captures both its beauty and majesty, leaving viewers spellbound. Yet it is not only landscapes that captivate Taber; he also turns his lens towards people who shape their times. Loie Fuller takes center stage in "La danse Blanche, " her ethereal movements brought to life by Taber’s artistic vision. Similarly, Robert Taber himself becomes subject matter when J Caswall Smith portrays him as an actor in 1901—a testament to his versatility and talent. San Francisco itself becomes part of Isaiah West Taber’s legacy with his depiction of California Street circa 1880s—an evocative snapshot frozen in time.