Old Stone House Along the Delaware River by J.H. Macpherson (1973)

Painting

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East Stroudsburg University Archives and Special Collections

"Old Stone House Along the Delaware River" by J.H. Macpherson (1973): This image depicts a charming, weathered stone house nestled in a serene rural setting, surrounded by lush green trees and tall grass swaying gently in the breeze under a clear blue sky; the two-story house has several windows, dark shutters, and a welcoming porch adorned with delicate white woodwork, creating a tranquil and picturesque scene that evokes a sense of peace and nostalgia, reminiscent of simple, slower-paced life in the countryside, inviting one to imagine the stories and history that the old house, with its
"Old Stone House Along the Delaware River" by J.H. Macpherson (1973)

This image depicts a charming, weathered stone house nestled in a serene rural setting, surrounded by lush green trees and tall grass swaying gently in the breeze under a clear blue sky; the two-story house has several windows, dark shutters, and a welcoming porch adorned with delicate white woodwork, creating a tranquil and picturesque scene that evokes a sense of peace and nostalgia, reminiscent of simple, slower-paced life in the countryside, inviting one to imagine the stories and history that the old house, with its

Name/Title

"Old Stone House Along the Delaware River" by J.H. Macpherson (1973)

Description

Painting titled "Old Stone House Along the Delaware River" by J.H. Macpherson. The work depicts a historic stone house with a front porch. A note on the back of the painting, possibly written by the artist himself, describes the work as follows: "This house stood along the Delaware River near Shawnee on Delaware. It was torn down by the government to get squatters out. There were several more of these houses nearby. They are all demolished."

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil, Oil on Canvas

Subject

Historic house, farm, river, rural

Collection

J.H. Macpherson Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

J.H. Macpherson

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Painter

Date made

1973

Time Period

20th Century

Edition

Original

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

bottom right

Transcription

J.H. Macpherson - '73

Language

English

Type

Label

Location

back of painting

Transcription

"This house stood along the Delaware River near Shawnee on Delaware. It was torn down by the government to get squatters out. There were several more of these houses nearby. They are all demolished."

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

30 in

Width

36 in

Exhibition

Not available for exhibition