Two-color sepia-tone lithograph of outdoor scene lit by candlelight; standing female [?] figure with veil over her face and hands, watching over four small children sitting or sleeping under straw at her feet; one child standing in similar pose at her side; shadows of figures cast on brick wall behind them; low fence behind figures and in foreground; illuminated arched window at upper left corner; tree trunk at right side; printed at bottom left: "I. Isabey."; printed at bottom right: "1818"; printed at bottom right below date: "Lith. de G. Engelmann"; shield-shaped impression mark at bottom left, lyre with beams radiating from top and two letter "I"s in script.
Artwork Details
Medium
Paper (wove), Ink, Paper (wove), ink
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Godefroy Engelmann I
Attribution
Lithographer
Manufacturer
I. Isabey
Date made
1820 - 1860
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
(See Description)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
13-5/8 in
Width
10-1/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 13 5/8 x 10 1/4 in. (34.6 x 26 cm)
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Water stains at top edge and bottom corners; significant foxing scattered overall; small bit of paper adhered to upper right corner; small tears at top edge; crease and small tear at lower right corner
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Coralie Livingston Barton
Notes
Former owner
Related Entries
Notes
MP.2007.27 - Portfolio - Contents
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