Edward Beyer; Wilhelm Loeillot

Edward Beyer and Wilhelm Loeillot are recognized for their collaborative work producing mid-nineteenth century topographical views, with their primary documented activity focused around 1857. Their collective output is chiefly known through the Album of Virginia, a key visual document of significant natural and architectural sites, particularly the health resorts and springs of the region.

The works represented in major museum collections include 14 individual prints and one complete volume. These detailed prints capture the specific geographic and architectural features of destinations like Blue Sulphur Spring, Burner's White Sulphur Spring, Shenandoah County, Hot Springs, and Fauquier White Sulphur Springs.

The historical and artistic documentation created by the collaborators is preserved in prestigious institutions, including the National Gallery of Art. The meticulous detail evident in Edward Beyer; Wilhelm Loeillot prints ensures their lasting historical and artistic value. Today, many of these topographical studies are accessible as high-quality prints via public domain collections, aiding in the study of mid-century American landscape documentation.