River Hudson Collection

Cornell Varsity, 1911, Po'k'psie, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Cornell Varsity, 1911, Po'k'psie, 1911. Shows the Cornell Varsity crew team on the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie, New York.

Cornell Varsity, Po'k'psie 6/17/11, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Cornell Varsity, Po'k'psie 6/17/11, 1911. Shows the Cornell Varsity crew team on the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie, New York.

Hertha - German vessel, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Hertha - German vessel, 1914. A scene at the 1909 Hudson-Fulton celebration in New York.

Kingston Point, Hudson River, 1873. Creator: Francis A. Silva
Kingston Point, Hudson River, 1873.

Stanford University crew rowing on Hudson River with Poughkeepsie Bridge..., between c1910-c1915
Stanford University crew rowing on Hudson River with Poughkeepsie Bridge, New York, in background, between c1910 and c1915.

Stanford University crew, Hudson River, New York, near Poughkeepsie, between c1910 and c1915.

Cornell crew, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Cornell crew, 1912. Shows the Cornell University crew team on the Hudson River, Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge in the background.

Sketches from New York: a lager beer brewery at Guttenberg, on the Hudson River, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from New York: a lager beer brewery at Guttenberg, on the Hudson River, 1864. The Teutonic population of New York [and] the neighbouring Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City

Hudson River Landscape, 1858. Creator: James McDougal Hart
Hudson River Landscape, 1858

View of the Hudson River, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
View of the Hudson River, 1700-1800

Palisades of the Hudson River, N.Y. c1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Palisades of the Hudson River, N.Y. c1900

Steamer landings, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. c1908. Creator: Unknown
Steamer landings, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. c1908

S.S. Utica, New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Line, between 1904 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Utica, New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Line, between 1904 and 1910

Ellis Island and Harbor, New York, c.between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Ellis Island and Harbor, New York, c.between 1900 and 1920. Statue of Liberty at far left

Hudson memorial monument, Riverside Drive, New York, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Hudson memorial monument, Riverside Drive, New York, between 1910 and 1920. "To commemorate the discovery of the Hudson River by Henry Hudson in the year [16] 09" on monument

The Hudson River from Trophy Point, West Point, N.Y. between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
The Hudson River from Trophy Point, West Point, N.Y. between 1910 and 1920

Peekskill Bay and the narrows of the Hudson, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
Peekskill Bay and the narrows of the Hudson, ca 1900

Steamer New York passing through Highlands, Hudson River, N.Y. between 1900 and 1908. Creator: Unknown
Steamer New York passing through Highlands, Hudson River, N.Y. between 1900 and 1908

Tarrytown Boat Club, Tarrytown, N.Y. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Tarrytown Boat Club, Tarrytown, N.Y. c.between 1910 and 1920

New York from North River, between 1899 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
New York from North River, between 1899 and 1901

U.S.S. Indiana, Dewey Naval Parade, 1899. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Indiana, Dewey Naval Parade, 1899

Under the bridge, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Under the bridge, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. c.between 1910 and 1920

New York skyline from Jersey, c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
New York skyline from Jersey, c.between 1910 and 1920

Statue of Liberty, c1905. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Liberty, c1905

Light house, Tarrytown, N.Y. The, between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Light house, Tarrytown, N.Y. The, between 1900 and 1920

Portrait of Cliff Edwards, Betty Brewer, and Frank...Ukelele Lady (yacht), Hudson River, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Cliff Edwards, Betty Brewer, and Frank Raye, Ukelele Lady (yacht), Hudson River, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Frank Raye and Betty Brewer, Ukelele Lady (yacht), Hudson River, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Cliff Edwards, Betty Brewer, and Frank...Ukelele Lady (yacht), Hudson River, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Cliff Edwards, Betty Brewer, and Frank Raye, Ukelele Lady (yacht), Hudson River, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Cliff Edwards, Betty Brewer, and Frank...Ukelele Lady (yacht), Hudson River, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Cliff Edwards, Betty Brewer, and Frank Raye, Ukelele Lady (yacht), Hudson River, N.Y. ca. June 1947

New York City views, between 1931 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
New York City views, between 1931 and 1938

New York City views, skyline, between 1931 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
New York City views, skyline, between 1931 and 1938

The Hudson at Nyack, 1858. Creator: John Henry Hill
The Hudson at Nyack, 1858

Portrait of Cliff Edwards, Betty Brewer, and Frank... Ukelele Lady (yacht), Hudson River, NY, 1947
Portrait of Cliff Edwards, Betty Brewer, and Frank Raye, Ukelele Lady (yacht), Hudson River, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of James P. (James Price) Johnson, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of James P. (James Price) Johnson, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Baby Dodds and Bunty Pendelton, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Baby Dodds and Bunty Pendelton, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Baby Dodds and Marty Marsala, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Baby Dodds and Marty Marsala, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of James P. (James Price) Johnson, Marty Marsala, and Baby Dodds...N.Y. ca. July 1947
Portrait of James P. (James Price) Johnson, Marty Marsala, and Baby Dodds, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of James P. (James Price) Johnson and Marty Marsala, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of James P. (James Price) Johnson and Marty Marsala, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Baby Dodds, Marty Marsala, Bunty Pendelton, and Albert Nicholas...N.Y. ca. July 1947
Portrait of Baby Dodds, Marty Marsala, Bunty Pendelton, and Albert Nicholas, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Marty Marsala, Bunty Pendelton, and Baby Dodds, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Marty Marsala, Bunty Pendelton, and Baby Dodds, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Albert Nicholas and Rudi Blesh, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Albert Nicholas and Rudi Blesh, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Marty Marsala, Bunty Pendelton, and Baby Dodds, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Marty Marsala, Bunty Pendelton, and Baby Dodds, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of James P. (James Price) Johnson, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of James P. (James Price) Johnson, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947

J.P. Morgan Estate, "Cragston, " on the Hudson, 1913. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston. J.P
J.P. Morgan Estate, "Cragston, " on the Hudson, 1913

Plan of New York, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Plan of New York, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"The Majestic Beauty of the River Hudson: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to the 1870s, where John William Hill captured the breathtaking view of The Palisades along the River Hudson. This engraving titled "A Trip on the River Hudson, 'The American Rhine'" showcases the river's grandeur and its resemblance to Europe's famous Rhine. In 1939, Dorothea Lange's lens transported us to a bustling New York City as ferry boats connected passengers from Jersey across the Hudson. These ferries served as vital links between two thriving cities, witnessing countless stories unfold within their walls. Ella Josephine Sterling immortalized this iconic river through her artistry. Her chair adorned with picturesque scenes of the Hudson River takes us back to simpler times in 1936. Meanwhile, her painting "Clermont on Hudson" captures both history and progress colliding in perfect harmony during that era. Enoch Wood & Sons' plate from 1790-1818 serves as a reminder of how long this majestic river has been an integral part of our lives. It witnessed centuries pass by while remaining steadfast and timeless. Virginia Richards' photograph of a stunning estate along the Hudson in 1939 invites us into a world where nature meets luxury seamlessly. This snapshot reminds us that even amidst urban landscapes, pockets of serenity can be found along this magnificent waterway. Arthur Davies' artwork titled "Our River Hudson" pays homage to this natural wonderland in 1903. His brushstrokes capture its essence - tranquil yet powerful; serene yet full of life. Finally, we journey back even further with an enchanting view near Jessups Landing from Thomas Cole's renowned "Hudson River Portfolio. " Painted between 1821-22, it epitomizes America's fascination with capturing nature's beauty on canvas during that period. The River Hudson is not just a body of water.