LA MOISSON

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

LA MOISSON

Entry/Object ID

MP.2007.46

Description

Engraving of two figures walking in a wheat field; female figure, wearing cap-sleeved chemise, skirt, bodice and heeled shoes, shown balancing a bundle of wheat wrapped in a cloth on her head with one hand and holding a straw hat in her other hand; male figure, wearing a shirt, breeches, stockings and low boots, shown with one arm around woman, and carrying a stick, bundle and jacket over his shoulder; haystacks and loaded hay wagon visible in background; printed at center bottom: "LA MOISSON"; printed at left: "gravé par A. [?] Hubert"; printed at right: "Dé. a la Don"; visible plate mark; notation in pencil at top right corner "5/"; visible plate marks.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Ink, Paper, Ink

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Artist

Date made

1815 - 1830

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(See Description)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

17-1/8 in

Width

11-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 17 1/8 x 11 5/8 in. (43.5 x 29.5 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Significant brown water stain across middle of sheet affecting image; large tear at left side, affecting image field; tattered at three sides, with losses and creasing at top and bottom; right bottom corner creased and torn; scattered foxing overall

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Coralie Livingston Barton

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.2007.27 - Portfolio - Contents MP.2007.31 - Print - Related

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Found in portfolio of sketches and drawings belonging to Cora Livingston Barton.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 29A