William Ludwell Sheppard Collection

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

Anvil Cliff, 1872. Creator: William Ludwell Sheppard
Anvil Cliff, 1872. Rock formation on the New River, Virginia, USA:the rugged, riven, and weird Anvil Cliff lifts its awful but not repulsive front....the height of which

The Chickahominy, 1872. Creator: William Wellstood
The Chickahominy, 1872. River in eastern Virginia, USA: The Chickahominy is the chosen abode of all the known varieties of " varmints" of that region

The Chickahominy, 1872. Creator: William Wellstood
The Chickahominy. 1872

Caught in the Act (Harpers Bazaar, Vol. VIII), May 22, 1875

Karrs Pinnacles, 1872. Creator: William Ludwell Sheppard
Karrs Pinnacles, 1872. Unusual rock formation eighteen miles above Petersburg, West Virginia, USA:we see two thin sheets of rock, towering perpendicularly, side by side

Cathedral Rock, 1872. Creator: William Ludwell Sheppard
Cathedral Rock, 1872. Rock formation reminiscent of a cathedral, West Virginia, USA: a vast minster of the Gothic ages...There is the grand portal, with its pointed arch

Chimney Rocks, 1872. Creator: William Ludwell Sheppard
Chimney Rocks, 1872. Unusual rock formation in West Virginia, USA: At the butt of a sharp spur rises a towering architectural mass

Cathedral Rock - Side-view, 1872. Creator: William Ludwell Sheppard
Cathedral Rock - Side-view, 1872. Rock formation reminiscent of a cathedral, West Virginia, USA: we may vary the scene indefinitely by changing position

Petersburg Gap, 1872. Creator: William Ludwell Sheppard
Petersburg Gap, 1872. Rocky landscape with trees on the South Branch of the Potomac River, West Virginia, USA: we suddenly turn into the cool and shadowy gorge of the Southern Gate

Goshen Pass, 1872. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
Goshen Pass, 1872. Gorge formed by the passage of the Maury River, Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA, which extends nearly nine miles between its frowning walls

Clifton Forge, 1872. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
Clifton Forge, 1872. Scene in rural Virginia, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers

Looking Down the Potomac, from the Chain Bridge, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Looking Down the Potomac, from the Chain Bridge, 1874. View of the River Potomac at Little Falls, Washington DC, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Public Buildings in Washington, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Public Buildings in Washington, 1874. Treasury Department; White House Front View; Smithsonian Institute; [Capitol Building], City Hall, White House Rear View; View from Agricultural Grounds

Peaks of Otter, 1872. Creator: William Ludwell Sheppard
Peaks of Otter, 1872. View of three mountain peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Washington from Arlington Heights, 1874. Creator: Robert Hinshelwood
Washington from Arlington Heights, 1874. View across the Potomac to the Capitol Building, Washington DC, USA. The site chosen by the first Congress for the capital of the United States

New River at Egglestons Springs, 1872. Creator: William Ludwell Sheppard
New River at Egglestons Springs, 1872. Peaceful scene in Virginia, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers

Purgatory Falls, Head-Waters of the Roanoke, 1872. Creator: John J. Harley
Purgatory Falls, Head-Waters of the Roanoke, 1872. Waterfall at the source of the Roanoke River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia, USA

The Cliffs of Seneca, 1872. Creator: William Ludwell Sheppard
The Cliffs of Seneca, 1872. View of Seneca Rocks, at the confluence of Seneca Creek with the North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River in West Virginia, USA: Imagine a thin

Rainbow Arch, 1872. Creator: William Ludwell Sheppard
Rainbow Arch, 1872. Rock formation on the James River, Virginia, USA: The stratification here is most rare and strange, describing the arc of a circle

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

Natural Tunnel, 1872. Creator: William Ludwell Sheppard
Natural Tunnel, 1872. View of the Natural Tunnel, a cave that is so large it is used as a railroad tunnel, Appalachian Mountains, Scott County, Virginia, USA

Great Falls of the Potomac, 1874. Creator: Alfred Harral
Great Falls of the Potomac, 1874. Waterfalls on the Potomac River on the border of Maryland and Virginia, USA. Here the water foams and rushes among jagged rocks

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"Exploring the Beauty of Nature: William Ludwell Sheppard's Captivating Photography" Step back in time to Anvil Cliff, 1872, as captured by the talented photographer William Ludwell Sheppard. His lens transports us to a world where nature reigns supreme and its wonders are immortalized through his artistry. In "Caught in the Act, " featured in Harpers Bazaar, Vol. VIII on May 22, 1875, Sheppard captures a moment frozen in time. The image invites us to ponder what mysterious act is unfolding before our eyes. Traveling further into his portfolio, we encounter Karrs Pinnacles and Falls of the Blackwater from 1872. Through Frederick William Quartley's lens, these breathtaking landscapes come alive with their majestic beauty and raw power. Returning to Sheppard's work, Cathedral Rock and Chimney Rocks transport us to awe-inspiring vistas that seem almost otherworldly. These photographs showcase his ability to capture both grandeur and intricacy within nature's formations. Moving along Cathedral Rock - Side-view takes us deeper into Sheppard's exploration of this magnificent landmark. With each photograph he presents a new perspective that leaves viewers captivated by its sheer magnitude. Petersburg Gap reveals another facet of Virginia's natural splendor as seen through Sheppard's lens. The rugged terrain beckons adventurers seeking untamed beauty amidst untouched wilderness. The Chickahominy showcases yet another masterpiece created by William Wellstood’s camera skills; it offers an intimate glimpse into the serenity found along this tranquil riverbank. Goshen Pass and Clifton Forge allow Henry Duff Linton’s photography talents to shine through as he captures scenes that evoke a sense of tranquility amidst nature’s unyielding force. Finally, Looking Down the Potomac from Chain Bridge provides John Filmer an opportunity to present a panoramic view that encapsulates both man-made structures and the timeless beauty of the river below.