Artwork
Viaduct on Cheat River, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Viaduct on Cheat River, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Woldemar Rau. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Viaduct on Cheat River, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is a color lithograph on wove paper created by Woldemar Rau in 1857.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene valley with the Cheat River, spanned by a long stone-arched railroad bridge. Two figures stand near the bridge, gazing out at the scene, which includes trees, hills, and buildings along the riverbank.
Technique & Style
Rau employed smooth shading to convey light and shadow, lending a sense of realism to the scene. The work is characteristic of lithography, a printmaking technique that allows for detailed, nuanced renderings.
Artist & collection
