Plaque

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Plaque

Entry/Object ID

SS.62.72X

Description

Bronze plaque in painted black wooden frame: plaque is high relief and depicts a man sitting on a barrel, facing to his right, and holding a beaker in his right hand; he leans forward and has his left hand on his knee; a bag slung over his shoulder with its strap across his chest; wears a jacket, shirt, breeches, scarf, and calf-height boots; his feet rest on a projection upon which is incised "Here's your good health and your families', May they live long and prosper. Rip van Winkle."

Artwork Details

Medium

Wood, Bronze, Wood, Bronze

Subject Person or Organization

Joseph Jefferson (1829-1905), Rip Van Winkle

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1865 - 1920

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

19 in

Width

15-1/2 in

Depth

2-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 19 x 15 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (48.3 x 39.4 x 6.4 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: plaque - generally good, with some dark spots on background. Polish residue. Frame - paint worn off at highest points; scratched.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Joseph Jefferson (1829-1905)

Notes

Subject

Person or Organization

Rip Van Winkle

Notes

Subject

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Servant's Room #2