Chas S Cudlip

Chas S Cudlip was a photographer whose documented career spans a narrow but critically important period in American documentary photography, active specifically between 1874 and 1875. Cudlip specialized in detailed architectural and interior studies of prominent public buildings in Washington D.C.

Cudlip’s historical significance is affirmed by the six photographic works represented in major institutional holdings. These documented works are preserved by the Art Institute of Chicago, providing a precise record of the decoration and layout of late nineteenth-century American civic spaces. The focus of the surviving collection is centered on documenting the interiors of the White House, including the Blue Room, White House, the East Room, White House, and the Green Room, White House. Other documented interior views include the Corcoran art gallery and the Marble Room.

The precision and historical value of this work ensure its continued relevance for researchers studying American architectural history. As a result of their age, many Chas S Cudlip prints are now available within the public domain, and high-quality prints derived from the museum holdings provide accessible reference material.