David Wooster

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

David Wooster

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1643

Description

Print engraving of David Wooster, Commander in chief of the Provincial Army against Quebec. Wooster is standing with an officer's spontoon in his right hand. He is wearing a tricorne hat, a gorget, officer's coat and officer's sash. He is standing near two cannons and there is a fort in the background.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Ink, Paper, Ink

Subject Person or Organization

General David Wooster

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

James Barton Longacre

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1768 - 1799 Date made: r. 1768 - 1799

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Below the print is printed: "Engraved by J. B. Longacre from an original portrait in possession of Mr. Thomas Wooster." The print has been signed by David Wooster. There is a stamped frame or border in the paper.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

11-1/2 in

Width

7-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. (29.2 x 19.7 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Brown splotches, left and bottom edges rough. Ink is eating its way through the paper.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

General David Wooster

Notes

Subject

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.1601 - Portfolio - Used together

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Livingston Bedroom