Park Theatre in 1820, New York City
Classification:
Date:
c. 1890s
Medium:
Brown ink and wash and graphite on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. ( 11.4 x 21 cm )
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number:
1945.601
Marks:
inscription: lower left: "Park Theatre/1822"
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at lower left in brown ink: "Park Theatre / 1820"
Gallery Label:
Compare this view with the contemporary sepia watecolor of the theater, ca. 1830, by Charles Burton which is also in the Society's collection (1881.13). Burton's watercolor shows arched doorways on the street level in place of the square doorways depicted by Wallace. The roof facade also differs from that sketched by Wallace.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1822
eMuseum Object ID:
39309
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Corner of Wall and Nassau Streets in 1856, New York City
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1890s
Medium:
Watercolor, black ink, and graphite on watercolor paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 5/8 x 10 1/4 in. ( 16.8 x 26 cm )
mat: 11 x 14 in. ( 27.9 x 35.6 cm )
Description:
The Evening Express building is in the center of this sketch. Anstice's Book Store is at the corner, and Oliver Halsted's Law Book Store is at the right.
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number:
1945.596
Marks:
signature: lower center: "W. H. Wallace"
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower center in black ink: "WHWallace"; inscribed at lower left: "Corner / of Wall and Nassau St. / in 1856 showing Anstices / Blank Book Store / and Oliver Halsteds / Law Book Store"; verso inscribed at lower left in graphite: "As it looked in 1856"
Gallery Label:
This view is identical to another by Wallace with the same title (1945.597), except in color. Also in this version of the scene the bookstores are identifed.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1856
eMuseum Object ID:
39306
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Government House in 1797, New York City
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
after 1907
Medium:
Watercolor, black ink, and graphite on paper, mounted on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 15 in. ( 26.7 x 38.1 cm )
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number:
1945.591
Marks:
inscription: lower left: "Government House, Bowling Green"
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at lower left inside image in black wash : "Government House Bowling Green"; below in graphite: "1797 copy of the first old Print, after Milbourne"; mounted inscribed: "Old Government House & site of old Fort and / new (1907) Custom House. Drawn by W.H.W from original engraving -- / The House with green door over cart was a residence of Robert Fulton when a portrait painter, this house remained until 1914"
Gallery Label:
This is an undated copy by Wallace of the original view by C. Milbourne, which is also in the Society's collection. Milbourne's view was reproduced as a lithograph in colors by William Ellis and copyrighted by H.R. Robinson in 1847. Wallace's watercolor was, no doubt, taken from the published print.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1797
eMuseum Object ID:
39305
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Stage Door of Wallack's Theatre, Now Star Theatre, New York City
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1891
Medium:
Black ink and wash and graphite on beige paper, laid on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 8 7/8 in. ( 15.2 x 22.5 cm )
mat: 14 x 18 in. ( 35.6 x 45.7 cm )
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number:
1945.590
Marks:
inscription: lower left: "Stage Door and rear of/the Second Wallack's Theatre, now Star./Sketched Oct. 1891"
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at lower left in graphite: "Stage door and rear of / The Second Wallacks Theatre, now 'Star' / Sketch Oct 1891"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1891
eMuseum Object ID:
39304
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Hudson River Railroad Depot, Chambers and Church Streets in 1858-60, New York City
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1890's
Medium:
Watercolor, graphite, and touches of black ink on heavy watercolor paper, mounted on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/8 x 10 3/4 in. ( 18.1 x 27.3 cm )
mat: 14 x 18 in. ( 35.6 x 45.7 cm )
Description:
This drawing depicts the Hudson River Railroad Depot on Hudson Street, between Chambers and Warren Streets, 1858-60.
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number:
1945.588
Marks:
inscription: lower left: "Hudson R.R. Depot/Chambers St. and Church, 1860"
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at lower left in brown watercolor: "Hudson R.R. Depot / Chambers and Church 1850."; verso inscribed at center in graphite: "Copy of an old drawing"; mount inscribed at center: "The Hudson River R.R. Depot Hudson St. / between Chambers and Warren in 1858-1860 / From Sketch made in 1858 or 9"
Gallery Label:
A note by the artist states that this view was "painted from a sketch made in 1858 or 9."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1858
eMuseum Object ID:
39303
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Study for an Illustration in "Kerry Kangaroo"
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1957
Medium:
Black ink, gray wash, black crayon, and graphite on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/8 x 20 in. ( 31.4 x 50.8 cm )
Description:
Drawing of running kangaroos, study for "Kerry Kangaroo," pp. 28-29.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Oscar Fabres through the estate of Francine Salmon
Object Number:
2000.848
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at upper left in graphite: "28[encircled] / black / & / white"; at upper right: "29[encircled] / black / & white"
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:
39297
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Brewster Carriage Factory, New York City
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1874
Medium:
Watercolor, graphite, black ink, and gouache on heavy watercolor paper, laid on canvas on stretcher
Dimensions:
Overall: 21 1/2 x 29 1/2 in. ( 54.6 x 74.9 cm )
mat: 33 3/4 x 41 3/4 x 2 in. ( 85.7 x 106 x 5.1 cm )
Object Number:
X.386
Marks:
signature: lower left: "E.A. Sargent/Del."
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at the lower left in black ink: "E.A. SARGENT. / DEL."
Gallery Label:
The well-known firm of Brewster and Co. was listed at its old address of 272 Broome Street, N.Y.C., in the New York City directory for 1873-1874, but at its new establishment at 1581 Broadway, between 47th and 48th streets, in 1874-1875. When the new Brewster establishment opened, Edward A. Sargent was listed as an architect at 98 Broadway, New York City. The watercolor is probably an architectural rendition dating from the time of the building's erection.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1874
eMuseum Object ID:
39291
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State of the H.M.S. "Java" on her Striking to the U.S. Frigate "Constitution"
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1812
Medium:
Watercolor and black ink and white gouache over graphite on paper, laid on canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 5/8 x 17 1/2 in. ( 29.5 x 44.4 cm )
mat: 13 1/2 x 20 x 1 in. ( 34.3 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm )
Credit Line:
Gift of Irving S. Olds
Object Number:
1963.141
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower right oustide image in brown ink: "Lt. P. Salmond / Dannemark"; at lower center outside image in black ink: "State of H.M. Ship Java on her striking to the U.S. Ship Constitution; at 6 PM 29th Decr. 1812"
Gallery Label:
This watercolor depicts the end of 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. After a battle of more than two hours, the Java was completely dismasted and was compelled to surrender. The Java's striking of her colors signals the end of the battle.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1812
eMuseum Object ID:
39290
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Capture of H.B.M. Sloop-of-War "Frolic" by the U.S. Sloop-of-War "Wasp"
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1828
Medium:
Black ink and wash on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 9 1/8 in. ( 18.4 x 23.2 cm )
mat: 10 7/8 x 12 5/8 in. ( 27.6 x 32.1 cm )
Credit Line:
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Object Number:
1963.139
Marks:
signature and date: lower right: "WAS/1823"
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower right inside image in black ink: "WAS / 1823"; at lower center: "WASP and FROLIC."; below: "Extract of a letter, from Captain Jones, to the Secretary / of the Navy dated New York 24th novr. 1812...."
Gallery Label:
This is a view of the engagement between the United States sloop-of-war Wasp, 18 guns, Master Commandant Jacob Jones, and the British sloop-of-war Frolic, 22 guns, Captain Thomas Whinyates, in the Atlantic ocean between Bermuda and Halifax on October 18, 1812. Two hours after the battle, the British ship-of-the-line Poictiers, 74 guns, hove in sight and compelled the two smaller vessels to surrender. The artist is not identified.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1823
eMuseum Object ID:
39287
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Study for an Illustration in "Kerry Kangaroo"
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1957
Medium:
Black ink, gray wash, black crayon, and graphite on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/2 x 10 in. ( 31.8 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Animal figure: Drawing of a platypus, study for "Kerry Kangaroo," p. 13.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Oscar Fabres through the estate of Francine Salmon
Object Number:
2000.845
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at upper right in graphite: "13[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:
39273
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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