Print

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

MP.2007.18

Description

Engraving and aquatint depicting a library interior decorated in the Classical style: domed ceiling with cupola; cupola mural of hippocampi at uppermost point; cupola windows with oval tracery flanked by figurative sculptures, possibly representing the muses; ceiling delinated with geometric molding; arched alcoves with large rosette celing ornaments; lunette freizes in each alcove, various classical scenes including figures and chariots; bookcases set into alcoves on opposing walls; antefix cornice and bust of Homer atop right side bookcase; antefix cornice and bust of Virgil atop left side bookcase; smaller opposing bookcases also visible in center alcove, as well as leaded glass window and draperies; full-size Classical figures in niches flanking center alcove, Hermes/Mercury on left side and Athena/Minerva on right side; room furnishings also include chairs with scrolled crest rails flanking window, upholstered settee with fringe and Classical detailing on right side and octagonal table with griffon-like legs in center of room; male figure seated in armchair at table, reading a book; image surrounded by diamond-patterned frame; image printed overall with solid and dotted perspective lines labeled "u / u / u / x/ H A K D / b"; inscribed lower left corner, "Drawn by R. Brown."; inscribed lower right corner, "Engraved by R. W. Smart."; inscribed bottom center, "London, Published March 2nd 1822 by R. Brown, Wells Street, Cavendish Square."

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper (wove), Ink, Paper (wove), ink

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

R. W. Smart

Attribution

Engraver

Manufacturer

R. Brown

Date made

1822

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(See Description)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Paper soiled and wrinkled; crease lower left quadrant; dark accretions upper right corner, 2 3/4 from right edge and 1" from bottom; top right corner discolored; reverse soiled, possibly with black ink

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Thomas Pennant Barton

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.2007.17 - Print - Similar item MP.88.216 - Bookcase - Related MP.2007.2 - Portfolio cover - Contents

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Found in portfolio of library designs belonging to Thomas Pennant Barton.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial