Fraktur: "Johannes Lein & Margretha Leinin, Den 27ten September, 1776", Certificate of Marriage
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1800
Medium:
Brown ink, watercolor, gouache, gold metallic pigment, and graphite with cut-out hearts and birds on paper
Dimensions:
Paper: 15 7/8 x 12 5/8 in. (40.3 x 32.1 cm), irregular
Description:
Fraktur
Credit Line:
Elie Nadelman, Museum of Folk Arts, Riverdale-on-Hudson, Bronx, New York
Object Number:
1937.1724
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at lower right in black ink: "Johannes Lein & Margretha Leinin, Den 27ten September, 1776"
Centerpiece: "Wahrhaftig sein / und Redlich halten steht / wohl bei Jugend und bei = / alten, fleu[c]h heucheleÿ und = / falschen schen schein, laß = / mund und herz bei = / sammen sein"
Center ring of hearts: "Es ist schon die Axt den Bäumen an die wurzel gelegt. Matt:3.[10]" [otherwise illegible]
Ring of text: "Die Krone zum Sohne der Jugend gebürt, weil keuschheit und treue als perlen, dann keuschheit und treue allhier in der welt dem hochsten viel besser als alles gefällt, Ende"
Outer ring of hearts: "1. Wir sehen gerne, daß and're / sollen, / Sich halten so wie wir es / wollen / 2. Wilt du dein eig'nes Hertz bewah = / ren, / So laß das sehn auf and're fahren, / Wer viel von anderen red't und / spricht, / der kennet noch sich selber / nicht. . . ."
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
2655
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Temporary Washington Arch, New York City
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1889
Medium:
Black ink, black crayon, collage, graphite, and white gouache on paper laid on card laid on board
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 3/8 x 15 1/8 in. ( 46.7 x 38.4 cm )
Description:
Architecture
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. William Stewart Rhinelander Stewart
Object Number:
1923.129
Marks:
signature: lower right: "S.V.L. Hoppin, DEL"
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower right in black ink: "S. V. L. HOPPIN, DEL."
Gallery Label:
Designed by Stanford White (1853-1906) and financed by private subscription initiated by a committee organized by William Rhinelander Stewart (1852-1929), this temporary Washington Memorial Arch was erected across lower Fifth Avenue just north of Washington Square on April 28, 1889, for the centennial celebration commemorating George Washington's inauguration as first president of the United States. The artist was then a draughtsman and this rendering was sketched by him under White's direction.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1889
eMuseum Object ID:
2593
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Unidentified Man: Silhouette
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Hollow-cut beige paper with black paper underlay
Dimensions:
image height: 2 3/4 in. ( 7 cm )
sheet: 3 15/16 x 3 1/8 in. ( 10 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Silhouette: Bust of male subject in right-facing profile; hollow-cut by machine from beige paper with solid black paper backing.
Credit Line:
Gift of Thomas Ollive Mabbott, 1941
Object Number:
Z.2474
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
2436
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Classification:
Date:
c. 1826
Medium:
Watercolor, graphite, and black ink with touches of white gouache on card
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Portrait
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
Object Number:
1931.61
Gallery Label:
This portrait is attributed to Henry Inman on stylistic grounds; the date is assigned on the basis of the design of the coat and because Inman at the time was executing similar small portraits.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1826
eMuseum Object ID:
2426
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Unidentified Man: Silhouette
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Hollow-cut beige paper with graphite
Dimensions:
image height: 2 7/8 in. ( 7.3 cm )
sheet: 3 7/8 x 3 5/16 in. ( 9.8 x 8.4 cm )
Description:
Silhouette: Bust of male subject hollow-cut by machine from lightweight cream paper; detail of costume drawn in graphite on margin of cut-out.
Credit Line:
Gift of Thomas Ollive Mabbott, 1941
Object Number:
Z.2475
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
2372
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mountain Valley Pass
Classification:
Medium:
Graphite on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 14 3/8 in. ( 26 x 36.5 cm )
mat: 14 x 18 in. ( 35.6 x 45.7 cm )
Description:
Landscape
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Nora Durand Woodman
Object Number:
1918.277
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at lower center in graphite: "Road"
Provenance:
Descent through the artist's family
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
2308
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Unidentified Man: Silhouette
Classification:
Date:
1770-1800
Medium:
Black prepared paper cut-out, laid on beige paper
Dimensions:
image height: 2 7/8 in. ( 7.3 cm )
sheet: 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 12.1 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Silhouette: Bust of male subject in right-facing profile; black cut-out silhouette on rectangular sheet of cream paper.
Object Number:
Z.2489
Marks:
inscription in pencil: on back: "Early silhouette"
Inscriptions:
Verso inscribed at center in graphite: "Eng. silhouette", possibly indicating English origin
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
2299
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Unidentified Man: Silhouette
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Hollow-cut beige paper with black paper underlay
Dimensions:
image height: 2 3/4 in. ( 7 cm )
sheet: 4 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. ( 11.7 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Silhouette: Bust of male subject in left-facing profile; hollow-cut by machine from lightweight cream paper adhered to a black wove paper;
Object Number:
Z.2478
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
2298
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Daniel Sickels
Classification:
Date:
1815
Medium:
Watercolor and black ink and wash on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/16 x 3 1/4 in. ( 10.6 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Portrait
Credit Line:
Purchase, The Louis Durr Fund
Object Number:
1945.70
Marks:
signature and date: at right: "Parisen / 1815" and under shoulder: "New York"
inscription: on back: "Parisen Portrait Painter / 28 Chatham St. New York / June 8, 1815"
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at middle right in gray wash: "Parisen / 1815"; at lower center: "New York"; verso inscribed: "Parisen Portrait painter No / 28 chatham St New-York / June 8 1815"
Gallery Label:
The identity of the subject has not been established. A Daniel Sickles, who was a boot and shoemaker at 60 James Street, died on April 6, 1815, at seventy years of age. The 1815-16 New York City Directory shows a Daniel Sickles, a shipmaster, at 56 Beaver Street; and a Daniel Sickles, Jr., of 87 1/2 Division Street.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1815
eMuseum Object ID:
2291
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Study of a Fir Tree
Classification:
Medium:
Graphite on beige paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 13/16 x 18 in. ( 30 x 45.7 cm )
Description:
Landscape detail
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Nora Durand Woodman
Object Number:
1918.297
Provenance:
Descent through the artist's family
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
2268
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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