A BOOKCASE

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

A BOOKCASE

Entry/Object ID

MP.2007.8

Description

Partially colored engraved book plate illustrating the front and right side view of long Neoclassical bookcase; divided into two sections horizontally; flat top surface suitable for display, busts, globe, books and small urns shown arranged on top, decorative rail or molding at top edge; upper section shows shallow arched bays for small books and decorative items, possibly with a desk-like writing surface; upper and lower section united by triangular brackets; lower section wider than upper section, divided into long center section with two shelves and smaller cubbies at either side, shown with no shelf on the right and a single shelf at the left; stepped plinth base; ornamental brasses suggested by yellow pigments; two maps shown hanging above bookcase; short tapered pedestal and taller column shown at either side; scale markings and alternate view shown at bottom; titled "A BOOKCASE"; "Plate 15, Vol. 6" at upper right corner; printed at bottom: "No. 33 of R. ACKERMANN'S REPOSITORY OF ARTS &c. Pub. Sepr. 1, 1811, at 101 Strand, LONDON"; watermark: "... & Turners/ 1810" vertical at left side

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Artist

Manufacturer

Rudolf Ackermann

Date made

1811

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(See Description)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

9-1/4 in

Width

5-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 9 1/4 x 5 5/8 in. (23.5 x 14.3 cm)

Material

Paper (wove), ink, watercolors

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Two small pin marks at center top; extensive surface dirt and some minor staining on front and reverse; closely cropped on two edges

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Thomas Pennant Barton

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.2007.2 - Portfolio cover - Contents

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Found in portfolio of library designs belonging to Thomas Pennant Barton

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 29A

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial