Church of St. John the Evangelist, New York City, Framed by Laurel Branches
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
Black ink and graphite on heavier paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 x 16 in. ( 33 x 40.6 cm )
Description:
Architecture
Credit Line:
Gift of Daniel Parish, Jr.
Object Number:
1898.4
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at lower center within graphite lines in graphite: "4 f… Lab[?]10 -- 3 3/4--"; at lower right: "St John the Evangelist N York / by Alex J Davis -- in his / Last days"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
14609
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St. Thomas' Church, Broadway, New York City
Classification:
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Date:
1829
Medium:
Watercolor and black ink over graphite with selective glazing on paper laid on card
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 8 7/8 in. ( 17.8 x 22.5 cm )
Description:
Architecture
Object Number:
X.469
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower left inside image in brown watercolor: "A.J. DAVIS DEL. FOR MIRROR"; at the lower right inside image: "J.R. BRADY, ARCHITECT"; at center below image in graphite: "St. Thomas' Church / Broadway & Houston St."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1829
eMuseum Object ID:
14608
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Catherine Kleb Gerhard (1845-1917)
Classification:
Date:
1891
Medium:
Pastel on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 30 x 25 in. ( 76.2 x 63.5 cm )
frame: 42 x 37 x 3 in. ( 106.7 x 94 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Portrait
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. George T. Pardy, daughter of the sitter and artist
Object Number:
1931.8
Marks:
inscriptions: Signed and dated. Lower right front.
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower right in pastel: "G. Gerhard / 1891"
Gallery Label:
Catherine Kleb was the wife of the artist.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1891
eMuseum Object ID:
14607
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
B'Nai Jeshuran Synagogue, New York City
Classification:
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Date:
c. 1829
Medium:
Black and brown ink, gray wash, and graphite on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 11 1/8 in. (22.2 x 28.3 cm)
Description:
Architecture
Object Number:
X.430
Inscriptions:
Inscribed and signed at lower left in graphite: "Davis del."; below in brown ink: "J.R. Brady Architect."; verso inscribed at upper left in graphite: "Jewish synagogue. Elm St / Drawn by A.J. Davis"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1829
eMuseum Object ID:
14606
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Unidentified House
Classification:
Medium:
Watercolor, black ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 12 in. ( 20.3 x 30.5 cm )
Description:
Architecture
Object Number:
X.429
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower left outside image in graphite: "AJ. Davis"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
14605
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jan Martense-Schenck Homestead, Brooklyn, New York; verso: sketch of same view
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Classification:
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Date:
c. 1925-50
Medium:
Watercolor and graphite on paper; graphite
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 3/4 x 21 in. ( 37.5 x 53.3 cm )
Description:
Architecture
Credit Line:
Bequest of Elizabeth E. Case
Object Number:
1951.49
Marks:
inscriptions: inscription on reverse
Inscriptions:
Verso inscribed at lower center in graphite: "Jan-Martense Schenck Homestead-- Mill Island-- / Jan came to America in 1650. Before 1700 vessels from Holland entered / Mill Basin-- the Brothers Jan & Rolof(?) interested in trading with Holland / constructed the house like hull of ship with curved timber & arch-like / inverted frame like no other house on Long Island. / Built about 1675 -- Now owned by Gulf Oil Co."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
14603
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Confederate Ram "Manassas" Attacking the U.S.S. "Brooklyn" Below New Orleans, Louisiana
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Classification:
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Not promoted
Medium:
Gouache on illustration board
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 8 in. ( 19 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Marine
Object Number:
X.398
Marks:
Signed: at lower right: "Davidson"
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower right inside image in black gouache: "DAVIDSON"; inscribed at lower center outside image in graphite: "The Frigate Brooklyn attacked to… ram Manassas"; various other printing instructions; verso inscribed at center in blue pencil: "Davidson / 'Brooklyn' & Ram 'Manassas''; various other printing instructions
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
14602
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
"The Return of Rip Van Winkle": Study for Plate V in "Illustrations of Rip Van Winkle"
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Classification:
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Date:
c. 1848
Medium:
Graphite on paper, squared for transfer
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 9/16 x 14 3/4 in. (26.8 x 37.5 cm)
Description:
Illustration for the American Art-Union special edition, 1849
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Nelson K. Benton
Object Number:
1949.107
Marks:
Inscribed: upper right margin: "No. 5"
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at upper right in graphite: "No 5."
Provenance:
Mrs. Nelson K. Benton, New York City, 1949
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1848
eMuseum Object ID:
14600
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Entry of George Washington Into New York, New York; verso: sketch of a similar composition
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Classification:
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Date:
c. 1853
Medium:
Black wash and graphite with scratching out
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 13 3/4 in. ( 25.4 x 34.9 cm )
Description:
History
Credit Line:
Purchase, Abbott Fund
Object Number:
1955.7
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at lower left in black ink: "D"; verso inscribed along lower left edge in black ink: "Rough sketch for design / by F.O.C. Darley"; at lower center in graphite: "Design for / No -- 37 -- Entry of Gen Washington in New York"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1853
eMuseum Object ID:
14601
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Study of Rocks with Tree Sketches, Bolton, New York
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1863
Medium:
Graphite and white gouache on gray paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/16 x 18 5/8 in. ( 31 x 47.3 cm )
Description:
Landscape detail
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Nora Durand Woodman
Object Number:
1918.187
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at lower right in graphite: "Bolton"
Provenance:
Descent through the artist's family
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
14599
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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