Escape of Captain Wharton

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1358

Description

A monochromatic etching of Captain Wharton and accomplice eluding the mounted guard. Captain Wharton and helper are seen in the foreground on horseback. Captain Wharton, with long hair, wearing a cap, looks back to see if anybody noticed. His friend -- removes his disguise of a mask and wig and looks at the Captain. Seeing everything is good, the Captain rears his horse and prepares to leave quickly . In the background, the guard enters the Captain's home looking for him. The print is mounted to the paper.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Ink, Paper, Ink

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Charles Thomas

Attribution

Maker

Artist

John Francis Eugene Prudhomme

Attribution

Maker

Artist

Thomas F. Hoppin

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1844

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

"T. F. Hoppin del." J.F.E. Prudhomme sc" "Escape of Captain Wharton" "From Cooper's Spy" "Etched for the subscribers to The American Art Union, for the Year 1844" "C. Thomas printer" "T. F. H. 1844"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

19 in

Width

23-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 19 x 23 3/4 in. (48.3 x 60.3 cm)

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

American Art Union

Notes

User

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.1224 - Portfolio - Contents

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Condition:Paper has browned and the edges are ripped and beaten.

Note Type

General Note

Note

1 of 135

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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