Name/Title
Flowering Acacia BranchEntry/Object ID
MP.88.220 a-bDescription
a. Painting: Watercolor of flowering acacia branch (Mimosa tribe): pair of ruby-throated hummingbirds turned towards approaching bee; grey-clouded background; gilded mat.
b. Frame: Gilded frame with serpentine edges; scrolled devices with reserves on and corners. Signature of artist, right hand corner "Paul de Longpre/Los Angeles, 1902"; on backboard "36"; on frame "19x24 R, 36"; on blue backing paper: "M KNOEDLER & CO.,/SUCCESORS TO GOUPIL & CO./ 355 Fifth Avenue, cor of 34th Street, NY."; "P 36 (in pencil)" "Paris".Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Watercolor, wood (conifer), glass, Gesso, Gilt, Paper, watercolor, wood (conifer), glass, gesso, giltMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Paul de LongpreAttribution
ArtistDate made
1902Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
See descriptionOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.88.220 A-B
MP.88.220a-b
Dimensions
Dimension Description
FrameHeight
22 inWidth
27 inDepth
1-1/2 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 22 x 27 x 1 1/2 in. (55.9 x 68.6 x 3.8 cm)Dimension Description
SightHeight
13 inWidth
17-3/4 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 13 x 17 3/4 in. (33 x 45.1 cm)Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Mold on paper, acid pine backboard; losses on frame. Needs attention.General Notes
Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Library-Billiard Room