Alfred Waud Collection

The Dalles of the St. Louis, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton
The Dalles of the St. Louis, 1874. Rapids on the St Louis River which flows through Minnesota and Wisconsin, USA....Nature is harsh, rugged, and sombre

Railroad on the Dalles of the St. Louis, 1882. Creator: Alfred Waud
Railroad on the Dalles of the St. Louis, 1882

Dalles of St. Louis, early 1880s. Creator: Alfred Waud
Dalles of St. Louis, early 1880s

The Dalles of St. Louis. Creator: Alfred Waud
The Dalles of St. Louis

Cleopatras Needle, Devils Lake, Wisconsin, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Cleopatras Needle, Devils Lake, Wisconsin, 1874. Rock formation in Wisconsin, USA. Cleopatras Needle is another of the curious monuments of Natures freaks...it is an isolated column of rock

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

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. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Tourists visit limestone caverns in Kentucky, USA, the longest cave system known in the world: The Lovers Leap; The Altar; The Star Chamber; The Dead Sea; The Vestibule

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

Schenks Ohio regiments, 1861
1574225 Schenks Ohio regiments, 1861 by Waud, Alfred Rudolph (1828-91); (add.info.: Schenks Ohio regiments by alfred Waud, 1828-1891, artist)

The army telegraph - setting up the wire during an action, Harpers Weekly, v
3740279 The army telegraph - setting up the wire during an action, Harpers Weekly, v.7, 24th January 1863 (print) by American School, (19th century); University of Michigan

Aiming an 8-inch Union siege mortar in the trenches outside Petersburg, Virginia
867767 Aiming an 8-inch Union siege mortar in the trenches outside Petersburg, Virginia, as sketched by Alfred R. Waud (pencil on paper) by Waud

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

Cypress-Swamp, 1872. Creator: J. G. Smithwick
Cypress-Swamp, 1872. Freshwater forested wetland in Mississippi, southern USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers

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. The mouth of the river...was found to consist of numerous arms, or passes

Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton
Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Tourists visit limestone caverns in Kentucky, USA, the longest cave system known in the world

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. Regaining the river

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. Rock formation in Wisconsin, USA....the Devils Lake, a sheet of water as pretty as its name is repellent...in the autumn, the contrast of its still

The Moss-Gatherers, 1872. Creator: Alfred Waud
The Moss-Gatherers, 1872. People collecting Spanish moss in the southern USA....Spanish moss has become important as an article of commerce, for, when plucked from the trees

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. The river, indeed, is an attractive resort

City of Milwaukee, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
City of Milwaukee, 1874. View of the largest city in the state of Wisconsin, USA....the commercial capital of Wisconsin...has a population of nearly eighty thousand souls...it is divided into three

The Shore at Lake Forest, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton
The Shore at Lake Forest, 1874. Coastline on Lake Michigan, Illinois, USA. On the way northward the shore of the lake assumes extraordinary forms

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. Spanish moss is an epiphytic flowering plant - one that grows on the surface of another plant and obtains moisture

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. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

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. Steamboat landing on the River Mississippi at the city of La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA, and the scenery further upstream....the town of La Crosse

Maidens Rock, Lake Pepin, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Maidens Rock, Lake Pepin, 1874. Rock formation on Lake Pepin, Wisconsin, USA. The great tradition of death and sorrow belongs to Maidens Rock...Winona was a young girl of that confederacy...which

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. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

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. Hothouses and entrance to Shaws Gardens, the Equitable Insurance Building on Locust Street, Old Court House on Fourth Street, the High School on Olive Street

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. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

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. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Falls of Minnehaha, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Falls of Minnehaha, 1874. Minnehaha Falls on the Minnehaha Creek, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA....the chief beauty of the fall is in the crossing of the delicate spiral threads of water

Chimney Rock, near Fountain City, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Chimney Rock, near Fountain City, 1874. Rock formation on the River Mississippi in Wisconsin, USA. In the foreground men steer a large raft with oars - smoke issues from one of the timber buildings

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

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Alfred Waud, a renowned artist and illustrator of the 19th century, captured the essence of America's diverse landscapes and historical moments through his vivid drawings. In 1874, he ventured to The Dalles of St. Louis, where he skillfully depicted the rugged beauty of this natural wonder with intricate details that brought it to life. Another masterpiece by Waud was his portrayal of Cleopatra's Needle at Devil's Lake in Wisconsin. With his keen eye for detail, he showcased the grandeur and mystique surrounding this ancient Egyptian artifact amidst the serene backdrop of Devil's Lake. Waud also turned his artistic lens towards urban scenes like City of Milwaukee in 1874. Collaborating with Robert Hinshelwood, another talented creator, they captured the bustling energy and architectural marvels that defined this vibrant city during that era. In New Orleans in 1872, Waud collaborated with DG Thompson to depict the rich cultural tapestry and unique charm of this historic city. Their artwork transported viewers back in time as they explored its lively streets filled with jazz music and colorful Mardi Gras celebrations. Not limited to just capturing scenery or cities, Waud also documented significant events during times of conflict. His depiction of Schenks Ohio regiments from 1861 immortalized their bravery on canvas while serving their country during the Civil War. One such momentous occasion was illustrated by Waud when he portrayed soldiers setting up telegraph wires during an action - a testament to technological advancements aiding communication on battlefields. Waud further delved into wartime experiences by portraying Union soldiers aiming an 8-inch siege mortar outside Petersburg, Virginia. Through his artistry skills, he conveyed both the intensity and precision required for such military operations. The First Maine Cavalry Skirmishing in 1863 is yet another example where Waud highlighted heroic acts on canvas. His attention to detail allowed viewers to witness firsthand these brave soldiers engaging in combat during the American Civil War.