Name/Title
DWARF BOOK CASEEntry/Object ID
MP.2007.9Description
Hand-colored aquatint illustrating front view of a Neoclassical bookcase; divided into three vertical sections, center section shallower than ends; flat top, flanked by raised platforms, quarter-orb ornament with anthemion facings at each corner; Grecian urns shown displayed on top platforms; classical figure displayed on at center; center section comprised of two shelves; side sections possibly comprised of doors with leaded glass windows fitted with lightly gathered green textile curtains; rectangular base, curved trim carved with scrolling details, echoing quarter-orb ornaments at top; suggestion of drawer with two crescent handles at base of middle section; titled "Dwarf Book Case" at center top; "Plate 105." at upper right; scale notation and diagram of alternate view at center bottom; printed at center bottom: "London, Published Decr. 1st. 1806, by J. Taylor, 59, High Holborn."Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
ArtistManufacturer
J. TaylorDate made
1806Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
(See Description)Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
7-1/2 inWidth
9-1/4 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. (19.1 x 23.5 cm)Material
Paper (wove), ink, watercolorsCondition
Notes
Remarks: Small hole and tear just right of center bottom; extensive surface dirt and some minor staining on front and reverse.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Thomas Pennant BartonNotes
Former ownerRelated Entries
Notes
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MP.2007.2 - Portfolio cover - ContentsGeneral Notes
Note Type
Curatorial RemarksNote
Found in portfolio of library designs belonging to Thomas Pennant BartonNote Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 29ANote Type
DepartmentNote
Curatorial