ICHABOD CRANE, RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED TO WASHINGTON IRVING
Entry/Object ID
SS.91.1
Description
Scene of Headless Horseman pursuing Ichabod Crane, from right to left: Old Dutch Church at left background; "Respectfully dedicated to Washington Irving. Lithograph by C. E. Lewis after painting by William J. Wilgus. Printed by Mooney & Buell in Buffalo and Published by A. W. Wilgus;" in fine script at bottom of picture: "If I could but reach that bridge" throught Ichabod "I am safe." Just then he heard the black steed panting and blowing close behind him; he even fancied he felt his hot breath. Just then he saw the goblin rising in his stirrups and in the very act of hurling his head at him. Legend of Sleepy Hollow." ; almost under frame: Entered according to Act of Congress 1856, Office of the District Court of the Northern District New York."
Artwork Details
Medium
Ink on paper
Collection
Sunnyside Object Collection
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
William John Wilgus
Attribution
Artist
Artist
C. E. Lewis
Attribution
Maker
Manufacturer
Alfred W. Wilgus, Mooney & Buell
Date made
1856
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Framed
Height
24-3/8 in
Width
29-3/8 in
Depth
1 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 24 3/8 x 29 3/8 x 1 in. (61.9 x 74.6 x 2.5 cm)
Dimension Description
Object
Height
13-5/8 in
Width
19-1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 13 5/8 x 19 1/2 in. (34.6 x 49.5 cm)
Condition
Notes
Overall Analysis: September 9, 1991 - Northeast Document Conservation Center, Andover, MA. Details in object file.
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Unit 1 Slot 1
