Kosciusko's Monument

Art

-

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Kosciusko's Monument

Entry/Object ID

PM.2005.9

Description

Hand colored engraving of the tomb of Kosciusko atop a rocky ledge overlooking a body of water in shades of dark green, brown, biege, and grey: the tomb, a pale grey monument with a column at its apex, and the inscription "Kosciusko", is surrounded by an iron gate and sits atop a rocky, tree covered ledge on far left; two men in top hats with walking sticks stand conversing with their backs to the monument; one is pointing his stick in the direction of the tomb; another man, whose body is partially hidden from view, sits adjacent to the two conversing men; two additional figures stand, one with arm across the other's back, on far side of ledge overlooking the trees and lake in background; tiny sailboats dot the water's grey surface; two buildings sit on the opposite shore; green rolling hills are seen in the distance beyond the lake; a grey sky with paler grey cloud wisps, hovers above; below the scene, on far left corner, is written "W.H.Bartlett"; on far right corner is written "R. Wallis"; in center is title "Kosciusko's Monument"; on back in upper left corner is written in pencil, "77".

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper (wove), Ink, Watercolor, Paper (wove), ink, watercolor

Collection

Philipsburg Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

William Henry Bartlett

Attribution

Artist

Artist

Robert Wallis

Attribution

Engraver

Date made

1830 - 1840

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

6-1/16 in

Width

10-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 1/16 x 10 1/8 in. (15.4 x 25.7 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Crease at upper left corner of paper; soiling along length of left edgeof paper; fraying of paper along upper left corner; soiled areas on back, in center.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

L.2007.191 - Lithograph - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 27D

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial