Tomb of Captain James Lawrence (1781-1813), Trinity Churchyard, New York City
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Classification:
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Date:
1872
Medium:
Black and wash, graphite, and white gouache on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 6 7/8 in. ( 15.9 x 17.5 cm )
mat: 11 x 14 in. ( 27.9 x 35.6 cm )
Description:
Cityscape detail
Object Number:
X.428
Marks:
signature and date: lower left: "A.H. 1872"
inscription: lower, pencil: "Lawrence's Tomb"
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower left inside image in gray wash: "A.H. 1872."; below outside image in graphite: "Lawrence's Tomb."
Gallery Label:
This monument was erected in 1847 in Trinity Churchyard, New York City, in memory of Captain James Lawrence (1781-1813). The original monument was a symbolic broken column on a square base, which was removed after it became weatherbeaten and dilapidated. Two slabs from the base were presented to The New-York Historical Socieity by the Vestry of Trinity Church. A print of the first monument, drawn and engraved by Charles P. Harrison (q.v.) is in the Society's Print Room.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1872
eMuseum Object ID:
12727
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Book: Barnum's Great Show...in envelope
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Medium:
cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 12 x 13 in. ( 2.5 x 30.5 x 33 cm )
Object Number:
INV.10269
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
12622
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Leonard Bleecker (1755-1844)
Classification:
Date:
c. 1796-1801
Medium:
Pastel on grayish brown paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/16 x 7 3/8 in. (23.3 x 18.7 cm)
Description:
Portrait
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. Elizabeth B. Knight, great-grandaughter of the sitter
Object Number:
1940.350
Provenance:
Descent through Sitter's family
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1795
eMuseum Object ID:
12600
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Catalogue of 27 Folios for Grider Powder Horn Collection
Classification:
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Date:
c. 1900
Medium:
Black, brown, and blue ink on paper bound into a booklet with thick cardboard covers
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 14 1/2 in. ( 27.9 x 36.8 cm )
Description:
Military
Credit Line:
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number:
1907.36.00
Inscriptions:
Multiple inscriptions including a list of the powderhorn drawings and biographical, historical, and regimental information regarding the owners
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
12537
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Sketchbook
Classification:
Date:
1871-72; 1876
Medium:
Primarily graphite with a sketch each in watercolor, pastel, and crayon on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 9 3/8 in. ( 17.8 x 23.8 cm )
Description:
Sketchbook
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry Hudson Kitson
Object Number:
1947.73a
Marks:
inscriptions: inside cover: "Charles J. Bridgeman/Pont Aven, 1871"
Inscriptions:
Front cover signed and inscribed vertically in graphite: "Charles J. Bridgman, / Pont Aven, 1871."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1872
eMuseum Object ID:
12533
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The Cavalier, Self-Portrait in Period Costume
Classification:
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Date:
c. 1866-70
Medium:
Watercolor and gouache over graphite on paper, laid on board
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/4 x 8 7/8 in. (33.7 x 22.5 cm)
with accessory: 24 1/2 x 20 x 3 5/8 in. ( 62.2 x 50.8 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Self-portrait in historical costume
Credit Line:
The Robert L. Stuart Collection, the gift of his widow Mrs. Mary Stuart
Object Number:
S-223
Marks:
Signed and inscribed at lower right in brown watercolor: "E[backwards]Meissonier 72"
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower right in brown watercolor: "E[backwards]Meissonier 72"
Provenance:
Donated by the artist to the sale of foreign paintings contributed by artists in aid of the Chicago Fire sufferers, 1872; Robert L. Stuart, NYC; Mrs. Robert L. Stuart, NYC, 1882
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1872
eMuseum Object ID:
12493
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Old House in Winfield, Long Island, New York
Classification:
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Date:
1915
Medium:
Black ink and wash and graphite on paper, laid on page in fragmentary album
Dimensions:
image size: 5 3/4 x 6 7/8 in. ( 14.6 x 17.5 cm )
mounted: 10 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. ( 27.3 x 23.5 cm )
Description:
Architecture
Credit Line:
Gift of Daniel E. Rile
Object Number:
Z.2016.22c
Marks:
dated: lower right: "MAY. 20/15."
inscribed ink: lower right: "OLD HOUSE IN WINFIELD. L.I. FORMERLY AN INN."
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at lower right in brown wash, black ink, and graphite: "MAY. 20/15. / OLD HOUSE IN WINFIELD. L.I. FORMERLY AN INN."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1915
eMuseum Object ID:
12448
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Prospect Hill Reformed Church, Northwest Corner of Park Avenue and 89th Street, New York City
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Classification:
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Date:
1890
Medium:
Black ink and wash and graphite on paper, laid on page in fragmentary album
Dimensions:
image size: 7 1/2 x 10 in. ( 19 x 25.4 cm )
mounted: 9 1/4 x 11 in. ( 23.5 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Architecture
Credit Line:
Gift of Daniel E. Rile
Object Number:
Z.2016.23a
Marks:
signed and dated: lower left: "H. E. RILE / MARCH 1890"
inscribed in ink: lower right: "PROSPECT HILL REFM'D CHURCH N.W. COR. PARK AV. AND 89th ST."
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower leftt in black ink, and wash: "H.E. RILE. / MARCH. 1890."; at lower right in black ink: "PROSPECT HILL REFM'D CHURCH N-W. COR. PARK AV. AND 89th. ST."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
12443
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wooded Stream, Keene, New York
Classification:
Date:
1868
Medium:
Graphite on paper
Dimensions:
Paper: 12 1/4 x 18 1/2 in. (31.1 x 47 cm)
Description:
Landscape
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Nora Durand Woodman
Object Number:
1918.202
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at lower right in graphite: "Keene July 31st 1868"
Provenance:
Descent through the artist's family
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1868
eMuseum Object ID:
12414
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
McDougall-Sullivan Gardens, New York
Classification:
Date:
1973
Medium:
Black ink and wash, black marker, crayon, and tempera on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 3/8 x 22 7/16 in. ( 39.1 x 57 cm )
Description:
Cityscape
Credit Line:
Gift of Hansi Bohm
Object Number:
1982.70
Marks:
Signed and dated: at lower left: "H. B.'73"
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower left in black ink: "H.B.'73"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1973
eMuseum Object ID:
12292
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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