View of the Lower Aqueduct on the Erie Canal, New York
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1829-30
Medium:
Watercolor, white gouache, graphite, and black ink with selective glazing on paper laid on board
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 3/8 x 19 3/4 in. (36.5 x 50.2 cm)
Description:
Landscape
Credit Line:
Watson Fund
Object Number:
1974.47
Marks:
signed: lower right: "J.W. Hill"
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower right in brown watercolor: "J.W. Hill"
Gallery Label:
This view was intended for publication in a projected series of Erie Canal aquatints which was to be engraved by John Hill (q.v.), engraver of the famed Hudson River Portfolio and other noted prints of the eary nineteenth century. They were taken from original studies prepared by his sonn, John William Hill. The canal tons and busting life along the upstate New York waterway gave promise of an attractive series, which, for some reason, was never published.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1829
eMuseum Object ID:
14343
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
East River Waterfront, New York City
Classification:
Date:
1883-1912
Medium:
Black ink, graphite, and scratching out on card
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 10 7/8 in. ( 18.4 x 27.6 cm )
mat: 10 x 14 in. ( 25.4 x 35.6 cm )
Description:
Marine
Credit Line:
Purchase, Beekman Family Association Fund
Object Number:
1949.328
Marks:
signature: lower left, monogram: "J.H.K."
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower left in black ink: "JHK[monograpm]"; inscribed at lower center in graphite: "South from Bridge"
Gallery Label:
This is a late nineteenth-century view of the East River and the busy South Street docks on Manhattan Island's east shore. The view is south from Brooklyn Bridge towards Governors Island and New York harbor. The bridge was opened in 1883.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1912
eMuseum Object ID:
14342
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Forest Glade, Epping, England
Classification:
Date:
1881
Medium:
Black ink and wash, white gouache, and graphite on green paper
Dimensions:
mat: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. ( 48.9 x 36.2 cm )
Overall: 14 x 10 3/4 in. ( 35.6 x 27.3 cm )
Description:
Landscape
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number:
1955.146
Marks:
signature and date: lower left: "Wm. R. Miller, 1881"
inscription: upper: "No [blank] 1000 Gems/(A Forest Sanctuary)/"A Forest Glade in Epping"/Composed Decr 25th 1881/(Christmas Day)/9 x 7"
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower left inside image in black ink over graphite: "Wm. R. Miller. 1881."; inscribed at upper center outside image in black ink over graphite: "No 1000 Gems. / (A Forest Sanctuary) / 'A Forest Glade in Epping.' / Composed Decr. 25th. 1881. / (Christmas Day) / 9 x 7"
Gallery Label:
Intended for the 1,000 Gems of American landscape.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1881
eMuseum Object ID:
14341
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ruins of Libby, Bartlett & Co. Oil Manufactory, New York City
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1876
Medium:
Watercolor, graphite, and white gouache on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 16 in. ( 25.4 x 40.6 cm )
Description:
Architecture
Object Number:
X.341
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at lower left inside image in black ink: " 'Oellager von Libby' Bartlett a Co. Front St. Aüg 28 -- 76"; signed at lower right: "GG[monogram]. NY."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1876
eMuseum Object ID:
14340
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Near Chulenford Bridge, North Tyne
Classification:
Date:
1839
Medium:
Graphite on beige paper, laid on card
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 10 3/4 in. ( 18.4 x 27.3 cm )
mat: 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. ( 36.2 x 48.9 cm )
Description:
Landscape
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number:
1955.135
Marks:
signature: lower right: "W.R. Miller/Newcastle"
inscription: lower left: "Near Chulenford Bridge on the North Tyne/Ot 1st 1839"
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower right in graphite: "W. R. Miller / Newcastle on Tyne"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1839
eMuseum Object ID:
14339
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doorway, Bywell Castle, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1839
Medium:
Graphite and white gouache on gray paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/8 x 10 3/4 in. ( 18.7 x 27.3 cm )
mat: 14 x 18 in. ( 35.6 x 45.7 cm )
Description:
Architecture detail
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number:
1955.132
Marks:
signature: lower right: "W.R. Miller/Newcastle on Tyne"
inscription: lower left: "Old Door-way of Bywell Castle/Sep 24, 1839/No 22"
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed in graphite at lower right in graphite: "W. R. Miller / New Castle on Tyne"; inscribed at lower left: "Old Door-way of Bywell Castle / Sep 24th 1839"; below in brown ink: "No 22."' framing lines and instructions to cut size
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1839
eMuseum Object ID:
14338
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Road Scene near Durham, England
Classification:
Date:
1841
Medium:
Graphite and white gouache on brown paper, laid on card
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 9 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 24.8 cm )
mat: 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. ( 36.2 x 48.9 cm )
Description:
Genre/landscape
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number:
1955.142
Marks:
signature: lower right: "W.R. Miller/Staindrop"
inscription: lower left: "Road Scene (Pitty me) nr Durham, Eng. 1842 / No. 6"
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower right in brown ink: "W.R. Miller / Staindrop"; at lower left in brown ink over graphite: "Road Scene (Pitty me) / Nr. durham. Eng. 1842. / No 6."; various annotations
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1842
eMuseum Object ID:
14337
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sketchbook
Classification:
Date:
1850-1909
Medium:
graphite, ink, ink wash, white gouache, pastel
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 9 1/2 in. ( 20.3 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Sketchbook
Object Number:
1951.637-.742
Marks:
inscriptions: on individual drawings
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1909
eMuseum Object ID:
14336
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
View of Barnard Castle, England
Classification:
Date:
1840
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper, laid on card
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 9 7/8 in. ( 17.8 x 25.1 cm )
cardboard: 12 x 16 in. ( 30.5 x 40.6 cm )
Description:
Architecture/landscape
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number:
1955.140
Marks:
inscription: lower left: "Barnard Castle/Aug. 7th 1840/No. 7, W.R. Miller, Staindrop, Durham"
Inscriptions:
Inscribed and signed at lower left in brown ink over watercolor: "Barnard Castle / Augt. 7th 1840. / No 7. W. R. Miller. Staindrop Durham."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
14335
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fowler Hill[?] from Castle Walk, England
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1840
Medium:
Graphite and white gouache on beige paper, laid on card
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. ( 36.2 x 48.9 cm )
Description:
Landscape
Credit Line:
James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number:
1955.139
Marks:
inscriptions: Signed lower right: W.R. Miller, Staindrop/ Durham; lower left: Fowler [Lawler ?] Hall/From Castle Walk
Inscriptions:
Inscribed and signed at lower right in graphite and brown ink: "Augt. 6th 1840. / W. R. Miller / Staindrop / Durham"; at lower left in graphite: "Fowler Hill / From Castle Walk"; inscribed below in brown ink: ".2."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1839
eMuseum Object ID:
14334
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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