Sixth Avenue Looking South from 52nd Street, New York City
Classification:
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Date:
1870
Medium:
Black ink, watercolor, and graphite on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 8 3/8 in. ( 14.6 x 21.3 cm )
mat: 11 x 14 in. ( 27.9 x 35.6 cm )
Description:
This is a view from one of the upper floors of 67 West 52nd Street, the brownstone residence of George Stevens Schermerhorn, Jr., a brother of the artist. The Schermerhorn brownstone was located just east of Sixth Avenue. The brownstone at the left, on the south side of the street, is 66 West 52nd Street.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edward Gilbert Schermerhorn, nephew of the artist
Object Number:
1938.447
Marks:
inscription: lower right: "Southeast Corner 52nd St. & Sixth Ave. 1870"
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at lower right of center in black ink: "SOUTH EAST CORNER 52nd St & 6th Ave 1870."; below in graphite various address numbers
Gallery Label:
This is another version of the previous view.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
39409
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View of the Harlem River near Kingsbridge, New York
Classification:
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Date:
1870-1889
Medium:
Charcoal and crayon with eraser on paper, laid on paper, sandwiched between boards
Dimensions:
Overall: 22 7/8 x 34 1/4 in. ( 58.1 x 87 cm )
mat: 30 7/8 x 42 3/8 in. ( 78.4 x 107.6 cm )
Description:
This is a view across the Harlem River toward the high distant shore.
Object Number:
1937.1776
Marks:
signature: lower left: "R. Schelling"
inscription: on mount: "On the Harlem (near Kingsbridge)"
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower left in white gouache: "R. SCHELLING"; ettiquette on mount inscribed: "On the Harlem (near Kingsbridge.)"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1889
eMuseum Object ID:
39407
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bronson's Boathouses on the Harlem River, Inwood, New York City
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Classification:
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Date:
1870-1889
Medium:
Charcoal and crayon with eraser on paper, laid on paper, sandwiched between boards
Dimensions:
Overall: 27 1/8 x 38 1/8 in. ( 68.9 x 96.8 cm )
mat: 31 3/4 x 42 1/2 in. ( 80.6 x 108 cm )
Description:
The topography suggests that the scene is of boathouses situated on a point of land on the north bank of Sherman's Creek on upper Manhattan Island at its confluence with the Harlem River. Fort George Hill is in the left background, and in the far distance rises the spire of the Mount Washington Presbyterian Church on the Kingsbridge Road (now Broadway) at Dyckman Street.
Object Number:
1937.1775
Marks:
signature: lower right: "R. Schelling"
inscription: on mount: "Brown's Boathouse on the Harlem"
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower right in pink gouache: "R. SCHELLING"; ettiquette on mount inscribed: "Brown's[sic] Boathouses on tbe Harlem."
Gallery Label:
Though the label indicates that this scene is of "Brown's Boathouse," it is probably a misnomer for Bronson, who lived in a stranded barge alongside the point. Bronson provided fishing parties with tackle, bait, and many a meal of clams and oysters taken from the nearby waters. For many years the place was know as Bronson's Point. The hill was graded in the 1890s, and subsequently the shore was bulkheaded and 201st Street was constructed.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1889
eMuseum Object ID:
39406
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Tugboat "WM. N. Beach""
Classification:
Date:
1874
Medium:
Gouache, graphite, and chalk with stumping on beige paper
Dimensions:
mat: 22 x 28 in. ( 55.9 x 71.1 cm )
Overall: 17 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. ( 44.4 x 59.7 cm )
Object Number:
1938.450
Marks:
signature and date: lower left: "James G. Tyler, 176 Bleeker St/New York, 1874"
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower left in : "James G. Tyler 176 Bleecker St. / New York 1874"
Provenance:
Eldredge Collection
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1872
eMuseum Object ID:
39382
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Engagement Between the U.S. Frigate "Constitution" and H.M.S. "Java"
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Classification:
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Date:
1812-13
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, and brown and black ink on paper, laid on heavy card
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 1/8 x 23 7/8 in. ( 46 x 60.6 cm )
mat: 29 x 35 x 2 in. ( 73.7 x 88.9 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Depicts encounter off the Brazilian coast, 1812.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Ethel McCullough Scott, John C. McCullough, and Mrs. Edith McCullough Heaphy
Object Number:
1971.124
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at lower center on etiquette laid on mount in black ink and wash: "Constitution and Java / 29 Decr. 1913."
Gallery Label:
This view depicts the encounter off the Brazilian coast between the United States frigate Constitution, 44 guns, Commodore William Bainbridge, and the British frigate Java, 38 guns, Captain Henry Lambert, on December 29, 1812. In an action of more than two hours, the Java was completely dismasted and was compelled to surrender. The Java, with falling masts and spars, is at the right of Thresher's view.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1812
eMuseum Object ID:
39381
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Engagement Between the U.S. Sloop-of-War "Hornet" and H.B.M. Brig "Peacock"
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Classification:
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Date:
1813
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, and black ink and wash on paper, laid on heavy paper, backed with canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 1/2 x 27 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 59.7 x 69.9 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Depicts capture of British "Peacock" by U.S. "Hornet" off of the British Guiana coast, 1813.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Object Number:
1963.182
Marks:
signature: lower, ink: "Hornet and Peacock/a faithful representation of the U.S. sloop-of-war 'Hornet,' commanded by the brave & gallant Captn. J. Lawrence capturing HBM Sloop of war Peacock/after a severe Action; also his humanity & exertion in saving th
Inscriptions:
Inscribed and signed along lower edge outside image in black ink: "Hornet and Peacock. / a faithful representation of the U. S. sloop of war Hornet, commanded by the brave & gallant Captn. J Lawrence capturing the HBM Sloop of war Peacock / after a severe Action, also his humanity & exertion in saving the crew of the enemy; at the time she was sinking. / painted by Geo. Thresher, from a drawing by Captn. Lawrence to the subscriber."
Gallery Label:
This depicts the capture of the Britsh brig Peacock, Captain William Peake, by the U.S. sloop-of-war Hornet, Captain James Lawrence, off Demerara River, north of Surinam on teh Guiana coast, on Febrary 24, 1813. The Peacock sank after the battle. Captain Lawrence (1781-1813), who supplied a drawing of the action to Thresher for the composition of this picutre, was killed on June 1, 1813, during the engagement of the U.S. frigate Chesapeake with the British frigate Shannon.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1813
eMuseum Object ID:
39379
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Engagement Between the U.S. Sloop-of-War "Peacock" and H.B.M. Brig "L'Epervier"; verso: sketch of three-masted ship
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Classification:
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Date:
c. 1814
Medium:
Gouache, black ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/8 x 10 1/2 in. ( 20.6 x 26.7 cm )
mat: 14 x 18 in. ( 35.6 x 45.7 cm )
Credit Line:
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Object Number:
1963.41b
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at lower center outside image in beige gouache: "PEACOCK & EPERVIER."
Gallery Label:
This depicts the 45-minute battle fought off the coast of Florida on April 29, 1814, in which the new sloop of war Peacock, 22 guns, commanded by Captain Lewis Warrington, captured L'Epervier, 18 guns, Captain Richard Wales, through superior gunfire. The hull of the American vessel was not hit during the action, and her casualties were confined to two wounded. The Peacock was named from the British brig of the same name captured by James Lawrence in February 1813.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1812
eMuseum Object ID:
39377
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Study for an Illustration in "Kerry Kangaroo"
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Date:
c. 1957
Medium:
Black ink, gray wash, black crayon, and graphite on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 5/8 x 10 1/8 in. ( 32.1 x 25.7 cm )
Description:
Drawing of 4 kangaroos, huddled, kangaroo and koala walking, study for "Kerry Kangaroo," p. 24.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Oscar Fabres through the estate of Francine Salmon
Object Number:
2000.840
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at upper right in graphite: "24[encircled] / b & w"
Gallery Label:
Oscar Fabres (1894-1959) was a Chilean artist and illustrator who lived in New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1957
eMuseum Object ID:
39376
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodland Scene, Williamsbridge, New York City
Classification:
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Date:
1870-1889
Medium:
Charcoal and crayon with eraser on paper, laid on paper, sandwiched between boards
Dimensions:
Overall: 27 3/8 x 27 in. ( 69.5 x 68.6 cm )
mat: 31 5/8 x 42 5/8 in. ( 80.3 x 108.3 cm )
Object Number:
1937.1772
Marks:
signature: lower right: "R. Schelling"
inscription: verso: "Williamabridge"
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower right in charcoal: "R. SCHELLING"
Gallery Label:
This is probably the Bronx River in a wooded glen.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1889
eMuseum Object ID:
39374
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U.S.S. "Kearsage"
Classification:
Medium:
Black ink and wash and white and gray gouache on board
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 18 in. ( 30.5 x 45.7 cm )
mat: 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. ( 36.2 x 48.9 cm )
Description:
Marine
Object Number:
X.295
Marks:
signature: lower right: "Frank H. Schell"
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower right in black ink: "Frank H. Schell"; inscribed at upper left outside image in graphite: "The Kearsarge"; at upper right outside image: "H. L. Jones Haste"; various publication annotations
Gallery Label:
The screw steamer Kearsarge (length 201 feet, tonnage 1,031) was built in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and was commissioned in January 1862. In 1864 her captain, John Ancrum Winslow, U.S.N., received a challenge of combat from Captain Raphael Semmes, C.S.N. of the Confederate cruiser Alabama, then coaling at Cherbourg. The famous engagement between the two vessels was fought on June 19, 1864, within sight of the French coast. The Kearsarge sank the Alabama, which pluned stern first into the sea.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1909
eMuseum Object ID:
39373
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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