William Cullen Bryant Collection (page 9)

Duncannon, Mouth of the Juniata, 1874. Creator: W. H. Morse
Duncannon, Mouth of the Juniata, 1874. The village of Duncannon on the Juniata River, Pennsylvania, USA....Duncannon is built at the base of numerous foot-hills

Druid-Hill Park, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Druid-Hill Park, 1874. Sheep grazing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The Druid Hill Park was purchased in 1860 by the City of Baltimore, and was designed by Howard Daniels

City of Baltimore, (from Druid Hill Park), 1874. Creator: Robert Hinshelwood
City of Baltimore, (from Druid Hill Park), 1874. View over Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The park is a great resort of the beaux and belles of East Baltimore

Northampton Meadows, 1874. Creator: Meeder & Chubb
Northampton Meadows, 1874. Countryside at Northampton, Massachusetts, USA. Northampton, in all respects one of the most beautiful villages in this or in any other land

Scenes at Springfield, 1874. Creator: John J. Harley
Scenes at Springfield, 1874. Main Street, Armoury Grounds, (covered) Railroad Bridge, and Long Hill, Connecticut, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

The Passaic Below the Falls, 1874. Creator: Alfred Harral
The Passaic Below the Falls, 1874. Footbridge over the Passaic River, New Jersey, USA. The river here flows pleasantly past many thriving towns and hamlets

Breakwater, Ramapo, 1874. Creator: A. Measom
Breakwater, Ramapo, 1874. Dam on the Ramapo, a tributary of the Pompton River, northern New Jersey, USA....the Ramapo River, a stream which finds its way between high hills

Ramapo River, 1874. Creator: A. Measom
Ramapo River, 1874. View of the Ramapo, a tributary of the Pompton River, northern New Jersey, USA....the Ramapo offers many attractions

Washington Rock, 1874. Creator: A. Measom
Washington Rock, 1874. Rock formation in the Watchung Mountains, Green Brook, New Jersey, USA. Washington Rock is divided by a deep chasm into two parts

Eagle Rock, Orange, 1874. Creator: A. Measom
Eagle Rock, Orange, 1874. Artist sketching Eagle Rock which marks the boundary between the towns of Montclair and West Orange, New Jersey, USA

Rockland Landing, on the Schuylkill, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Rockland Landing, on the Schuylkill, 1874. The River Schuylkill at Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The windings of the river offer a constant variety of sylvan scenery

The Schuylkill - View from Landsdowne, 1874. Creator: James H. Richardson
The Schuylkill - View from Landsdowne, 1874. The River Schuylkill at Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, USA. From the heights of Landsdowne there is a wider scope of vision

Fairmount Water-Works, 1874. Creator: Granville Perkins
Fairmount Water-Works, 1874. Reservoir and waterworks, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The waterworks, designed by engineer Frederick Graeff

Navy Yard, 1874. Creator: W. H. Morse
Navy Yard, 1874. Ships on the Delaware River at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The Philadelphia Naval Shipyard was the first shipyard to be built for the US Navy

The Hudson, south from Newburg, 1874. Creator: John Karst
The Hudson, south from Newburg, 1874. Industry on the banks of the River Hudson, New York State, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Dome of the Capitol, 1874. Creator: Edward Paxman Brandard
Dome of the Capitol, 1874. The Capitol Building in Washington DC. USA, with rustic lettering. Title page from " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

William Cullen Bryant statue in Bryant Park, Midtown Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

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William Cullen Bryant, a renowned American poet and journalist, found inspiration in the breathtaking landscapes of his time. Scenes from Thanatopsis, captured by Asher Brown Durand in 1850, transported him to a world where nature's beauty intertwined with mortality. Mirror Lake in Yosemite Valley, as depicted by Samuel Valentine Hunt in 1872, reflected Bryant's fascination with the serene tranquility that water bodies possess. The Dalles of the St. Louis showcased nature's raw power through W. J. Linton's lens in 1874 - an image that resonated deeply with Bryant's appreciation for untamed wilderness. Anvil Cliff stood tall and majestic in William Ludwell Sheppard's photograph from 1872 - a sight that evoked feelings of awe and insignificance within Bryant. Nanticoke Dam immortalized John Filmer's vision of human intervention amidst natural wonders - an idea that intrigued Bryant as he contemplated humanity's relationship with the environment. Glimpse of Sandusky offered John Douglas Woodward's perspective on urbanization encroaching upon nature; it reminded Bryant of the importance of preserving untouched landscapes. Niagara Falls roared magnificently through Samuel Valentine Hunt’s camera lens in 1872 - its grandeur captivating both artist and poet alike. The Geyser erupted gracefully under Harry Fenn’s gaze during the same year; its display mirrored life’s transient yet powerful moments. As dawn broke over South Mountain in The Catskills Sunrise from South Mountain (Samuel Valentine Hunt) captured in 1874, Bryant felt rejuvenation coursing through his veins alongside Mother Nature herself. Giants Gap revealed Thomas Moran’s interpretation of vastness and majesty – qualities which often inspired poetic musings within Bryant. Cleopatra’s Needle emerged mysteriously against Devils Lake (Alfred Waud) backdrop – a symbol reminding us all about history etched into every landscape we encounter.