Pousin I

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Pousin I

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1181

Description

An etching of a pousin work of art; a man and woman are in the foreground and they wave and depart. A body of water separates the foreground from the background. There are Italian villas and churches in the background. The sides are framed by the use of trees and the path to follow is curving.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Gaspar Pousin

Attribution

Maker

Artist

Catelain

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1742

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

On reverse in script: "BE" "Title: In the collection of the Rt. Hon'bl the Earl of Burlington. Gaspar Pousin pinx./ Published by Knapton 1742/ in the collection of the Rt Hon'ble The Earl of Burlington/ Chatelain Sculp. 2 feet 7 inch 3/4 wide, 1 foot 2 inch 1/2 high."

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

17 in

Width

21-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 17 x 21 3/4 in. (43.2 x 55.2 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: The edges are ripped, worn and tidemarks. There is discoloration and dark spots.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Found in MP.94.1150

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Livingston Bedroom