Engraving

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Engraving

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1682

Description

Engraving of two boats (Roman?). One boat is of a very plain design, four pairs of oars and one rudder with high sleigh stern and bow. Second boat is more decorative: two more oars, decorative rail, stern has three sword-like objects and a boar's head for decoration.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Ink, Paper, Ink

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

P. Ruga

Attribution

Maker

Artist

I. Roccoheggiani

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1807

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

"1. Barca disegnata da un'antico bassori lievo 2. Trireme scolpito nella Colonna Trajana I. Roccoheggiani dis In Roma presso Fanretti Corso alle Convertite P. Ruga inc 1807"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

8-3/4 in

Width

11 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 8 3/4 x 11 in. (22.2 x 27.9 cm)

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.1150 a-b - Portfolio - Used together

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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