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William Cullen Collection (#3)

William Cullen was a talented artist who captured the beauty of nature in his breathtaking landscape paintings

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Washington from Arlington Heights, 1874. Creator: Robert Hinshelwood

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

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Under the Falls, Canada Side, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley

Under the Falls, Canada Side, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Under the Falls, Canada Side, 1872. The Niagara Falls seen from a cave underneath....over the ledge of limestone at this point the accumulated waters of four vast inland seas hurl themselves madly

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Canyon of the Yellowstone, 1872. Creator: Alfred Harral

Canyon of the Yellowstone, 1872. Creator: Alfred Harral
Canyon of the Yellowstone, 1872. Canyon in Yellowstone National Park, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Upper Powder-Works, 1872. Creator: John Filmer

Upper Powder-Works, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Upper Powder-Works, 1872. Gunpowder mill on the Brandywine Creek, Delaware, USA. The Eleutherian Mills, used for the manufacture of explosives

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Emerald Pool, Peabody-River Glen, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn

Emerald Pool, Peabody-River Glen, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
Emerald Pool, Peabody-River Glen, 1872. An artist takes a break from painting to fish in a river in the White Mountains, New Hampshire, USA

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 1874. Creator: John Douglas Woodward

Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 1874. Creator: John Douglas Woodward
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 1874. Swiss Thatched Cottage; Look Out Hill; On The Lake, New York, USA. Brooklyn boasts of a handsome public park, of five hundred and fifty acres in extent

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: The Whirlpool, 1872. Creator: Andrew Varick Stout Anthony

The Whirlpool, 1872. Creator: Andrew Varick Stout Anthony
The Whirlpool, 1872. Churning waters near Niagara Falls, USA:the Whirlpool and its rapids...are more than a mile below the falls

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: The Yellowstone, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley

The Yellowstone, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
The Yellowstone, 1872. View of the Yellowstone River, a tributary of the Missouri River, in the western USA. The river flows from the Rocky Mountains into southern Montana and northern Wyoming

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Cumberland Gap, from Eagle Cliff, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn

Cumberland Gap, from Eagle Cliff, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
Cumberland Gap, from Eagle Cliff, 1872. View of the pass through the Cumberland Mountains on the border of Kentucky and Virginia, USA. Covered wagons can be seen on the winding mountain road

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Mount Washington, from top of Thompsons Falls, Pinkham Pass, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn

Mount Washington, from top of Thompsons Falls, Pinkham Pass, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
Mount Washington, from top of Thompsons Falls, Pinkham Pass, 1872. Birds among the treetops in the White Mountains, New Hampshire, USA

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Scenes in Central Park, 1874. Creator: Unknown

Scenes in Central Park, 1874. Creator: Unknown
Scenes in Central Park, 1874. Vignettes of horse-and-carriage rides, the boating lake, the bandstand, and ice-skating, New York City, USA....its size is not insignificant

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Kings Bridge, 1874. Creator: Harry Fenn

Kings Bridge, 1874. Creator: Harry Fenn
Kings Bridge, 1874. Bridge over the Spuyten Duyvil Creek, New York City, USA. Kings Bridge crosses the river near Spuyten-Duyvil Creek, which unites the Harlem [River] with the Hudson [River]

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Main Street, Buffalo, from St. Pauls Church, 1872. Creator: W. H. Morse

Main Street, Buffalo, from St. Pauls Church, 1872. Creator: W. H. Morse
Main Street, Buffalo, from St. Pauls Church, 1872. An artist on the roof of a church in Buffalo, New York State, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: New River at Egglestons Springs, 1872. Creator: William Ludwell Sheppard

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

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: The Terrace, Central Park, New York, 1874. Creator: George R. Hall

The Terrace, Central Park, New York, 1874. Creator: George R. Hall
The Terrace, Central Park, New York, 1874. People taking the air on the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain in Central Park, New York City, USA. The area was laid out and constructed during the 1860s

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Falls of the Willamette, 1872. Creator: Alfred Harral

Falls of the Willamette, 1872. Creator: Alfred Harral
Falls of the Willamette, 1872. Waterfall in Oregon, USA: The falls of this stream [the Willamette River] are justly celebrated for their beauty

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Fairy Arch, 1872. Creator: John J. Harley

Fairy Arch, 1872. Creator: John J. Harley
Fairy Arch, 1872. Tourists visit an unusual rock formation on Mackinac Island, Lake Huron, Michigan, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Powder-Mills, 1872. Creator: Nathaniel Orr

Powder-Mills, 1872. Creator: Nathaniel Orr
Powder-Mills, 1872. Gunpowder mill on the Brandywine Creek, Delaware, USA. The Eleutherian Mills, used for the manufacture of explosives, were founded by the Du Pont family in the early 19th century

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Gate of the Crawford Notch, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn

Gate of the Crawford Notch, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
Gate of the Crawford Notch, 1872. Mountain pass and rushing stream in the White Mountains, New Hampshire, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: A New-York River-Front, 1874. Creator: William James Palmer

A New-York River-Front, 1874. Creator: William James Palmer
A New-York River-Front, 1874. Sailing ships on the quay in New York Harbour, New York, USA....a quaint and picturesque scene, lying but a short distance from the Battery on the East-River side

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Mills on Blackstone River, 1872. Creator: William Hamilton Gibson

Mills on Blackstone River, 1872. Creator: William Hamilton Gibson
Mills on Blackstone River, 1872. Industrial buildings in Rhode Island, USA. The first successful water-powered cotton mill in America was opened at Pawtucket Falls in 1790

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: The Potomac above Harpers Ferry, c1870. Creator: John J. Harley

The Potomac above Harpers Ferry, c1870. Creator: John J. Harley
The Potomac above Harpers Ferry, 1872. Vegetation on the banks of the River Potomac, West Virginia, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: New-York Bay, 1874. Creator: Harry Fenn

New-York Bay, 1874. Creator: Harry Fenn
New-York Bay, 1874. Shipping in Lower New York Bay at the mouth of the Hudson River where it joins the Atlantic Ocean, New York, USA

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Indian Rock, Narragansett, 1872. Creator: Samuel Valentine Hunt

Indian Rock, Narragansett, 1872. Creator: Samuel Valentine Hunt
Indian Rock, Narragansett, 1872. Rocky coastline at Narragansett, Rhode Island, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Scene on the East River, 1874. Creator: Harry Fenn

Scene on the East River, 1874. Creator: Harry Fenn
Scene on the East River, 1874. Ships in the port of, New York, USA. Our artist has sketched the moving panorama of the East River, also showing the unfinished tower of the contemplated [Brooklyn

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: The Three Sisters, 1872. Creator: W. J. Linton

The Three Sisters, 1872. Creator: W. J. Linton
The Three Sisters, 1872. Volcanic peaks in Oregon, USA: Striking the forks of the Mackenzie River near Eugene City, the snow-clad summits of the Three Sisters loom up into the pleasant air

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Arched Rock by Moonlight, 1872. Creator: A. Measom

Arched Rock by Moonlight, 1872. Creator: A. Measom
Arched Rock by Moonlight, 1872. Unusual rock formation on Mackinac Island, Lake Huron, Michigan, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Mills at Rockland, 1872. Creator: John Filmer

Mills at Rockland, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Mills at Rockland, 1872. Rockland Paper Mills on the Brandywine Creek, Delaware, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: The Mount Washington Road, (White Mountains), 1872. Creator: Samuel Valentine Hunt

The Mount Washington Road, (White Mountains), 1872. Creator: Samuel Valentine Hunt
The Mount Washington Road, (White Mountains), 1872. Steep mountain roads in New Hampshire, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton

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

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Scenes in Providence, 1872. Creator: William Hamilton Gibson

Scenes in Providence, 1872. Creator: William Hamilton Gibson
Scenes in Providence, 1872. Westminster Street and grounds of Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Grace Church, of which we have a sketch in the picture of Westminster Street

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Maryland Heights, 1872. Creator: Albert Bobbett

Maryland Heights, 1872. Creator: Albert Bobbett
Maryland Heights, 1872. Artist sketching the view from a rocky outcrop, Maryland, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Yosemite Fall, 1872. Creator: Alfred Harral

Yosemite Fall, 1872. Creator: Alfred Harral
Yosemite Fall, 1872. Waterfall in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Yosemite Fall is described as grand beyond all power of expression

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: The Potomac, from Maryland Heights, 1872. Creator: A. Measom

The Potomac, from Maryland Heights, 1872. Creator: A. Measom
The Potomac, from Maryland Heights, 1872. View of the River Potomac in Washington County, Maryland, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Dalles of the Wisconsin, The Jaws. 1874. Creator: John Filmer

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

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Cliff near Beaver Bay, 1872. Creator: William Hart

Cliff near Beaver Bay, 1872. Creator: William Hart
Cliff near Beaver Bay, 1872. The shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota, USA. The cliffs of Beaver Bay are wild and rugged; and yet, dangerous as they appear

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Lake Superior, (Entrance to Baptism Bay), 1872. Creator: Robert Hinshelwood

Lake Superior, (Entrance to Baptism Bay), 1872. Creator: Robert Hinshelwood
Lake Superior, (Entrance to Baptism Bay), 1872. View of the shore of Lake Superior where the Baptism River empties into it, Minnesota, USA

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Sugar-Loaf Rock - (East Side), 1872. Creator: Henry Duff Linton

Sugar-Loaf Rock - (East Side), 1872. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
Sugar-Loaf Rock - (East Side), 1872. 75-foot-high rock stack formed by post-glacial erosion on Mackinac Island, Lake Huron, Michigan, USA

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Cavern Cascade, below Mountain House, 1872. Creator: J. G. Smithwick

Cavern Cascade, below Mountain House, 1872. Creator: J. G. Smithwick
Cavern Cascade, below Mountain House, 1872. View of the Glen Creek falls which run through the gorge at Watkins Glen, New York State, USA

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Mount Washington, from the Conway Road, 1872. Creator: John J. Harley

Mount Washington, from the Conway Road, 1872. Creator: John J. Harley
Mount Washington, from the Conway Road, 1872. Packed stagecoach in the mountains of New Hampshire, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Mauch Chunk and Mount Pisgah, 1872. Creator: John J. Harley

Mauch Chunk and Mount Pisgah, 1872. Creator: John J. Harley
Mauch Chunk and Mount Pisgah, 1872. View of steam locomotives and coal barges in the town of Mauch Chunk, the lower terminus of the Mauch Chunk and Summit railroad, Pennsylvania, USA

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Steamboat Rock, Wisconsin River, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud

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

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Limestone Formation, on Pitt River, 1872. Creator: Alfred Harral

Limestone Formation, on Pitt River, 1872. Creator: Alfred Harral
Limestone Formation, on Pitt River, 1872. Geological feature near the Pit River in Northern California, USA. Here the Indians, known by the name of the river, are mostly to be found

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: The Mississippi at New Orleans, 1872. Creator: A. Measom

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

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: The White Mountains, from the Conway Meadows, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn

The White Mountains, from the Conway Meadows, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
The White Mountains, from the Conway Meadows, 1872. Horses drinking with farming scene beyond, New Hampshire, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: Devils Door-way, Devils Lake, Wisconsin, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud

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

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: La Crosse Harbor, 1872. Creator: James H. Richardson

La Crosse Harbor, 1872. Creator: James H. Richardson
La Crosse Harbor, 1872. Stormy weather on Lake Superior, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers

Background imageWilliam Cullen Collection: The Moss-Gatherers, 1872. Creator: Alfred Waud

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




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William Cullen was a talented artist who captured the beauty of nature in his breathtaking landscape paintings. Inspired by scenes from Thanatopsis, he skillfully portrayed the magnificence of our world. In his masterpiece "Mirror Lake, Yosemite Valley, " Cullen transports us to a serene oasis surrounded by towering mountains and shimmering waters. The tranquility is palpable as we gaze upon this scene created by Samuel Valentine Hunt. Moving on to "The Dalles of St. Louis, " we are captivated by the raw power and grandeur of nature depicted by W. J. Linton. The rushing waters cascade through rocky cliffs, creating an awe-inspiring sight that leaves us breathless. In "Anvil Cliff, " William Ludwell Sheppard showcases his mastery in capturing the ruggedness and strength of nature's formations. We can almost hear the echoes bouncing off these majestic cliffs as they stand tall against the vast sky. John Filmer takes us to another marvel with "Nanticoke Dam. " This engineering feat harmoniously blends into its surroundings, showcasing man's ability to coexist with nature while harnessing its power for progress. From John Douglas Woodward's perspective at St. Pauls Church, we catch a glimpse of Sandusky that fills our hearts with nostalgia and longing for simpler times when life moved at a slower pace. Samuel Valentine Hunt invites us into Niagara Falls' thunderous embrace where water crashes down with immense force yet mesmerizes with its sheer beauty in his painting aptly titled "Niagara. " "The Geyser" painted by Harry Fenn transports us to Yellowstone National Park where geothermal wonders erupt before our eyes, reminding us of Earth's incredible natural forces at work. As dawn breaks over South Mountain in Samuel Valentine Hunt's piece titled "The Catskills, " we witness a magical sunrise casting warm hues across rolling hills and dense forests—a moment frozen in time forevermore.