Engraving
Name/Title
EngravingEntry/Object ID
SS.2002.42 a-bDescription
A- Framed engraving of a young Washington Irving: standing with arm bent and hand at chin, hand holding a signet/stamp; other arm bent at waist, hand holding a piece of paper; Irving is wearing a very long coat that extends to knees, wearing pointed shoes with flat tips; standing on a floral decorative carpet; engraved below figure "Engd. By Wm. Kennan," in script "Very Truly Yours, Washington Irving"; below that is block lettering "'The Author of the Sketch Book.'" and "E.Littell, Philadelphia." B- Painted gold distressed wooden frame.Artwork Details
Medium
paint, Ink, Plexiglas, Wood, Paper, Paint, ink, Plexiglas, wood, paperMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
William KeenanAttribution
MakerArtist
E. LittellAttribution
MakerDate made
1820Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
See descriptionOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
SS.2002.42 A-B
SS.2002.42a-b