Sketch

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Sketch

Entry/Object ID

PM.2013.10

Description

Oversized preparatory sketch; rectangular sheet; image of the headless horseman chase bounded by semi-circular border; at left, male figure (Ichabod Crane) on horseback fleeing at left; figure wears breeches, jacket, tricorne hat, his hair in queue; at right, horseman in pursuit, preparing to throw pumpkin; figure wrapped in cloak; split log fence at right side; church at top left; large tree trunk and small tree at upper right.

Collection

Philipsburg Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Michael Gressel

Attribution

Artist

Date made

1973 - 1974

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(See Description)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

40 in

Width

62 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 40 x 62 in. (101.6 x 157.5 cm)

Material

Charcoal on paper

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Overall dusty/dirty with reddish-brown dirt/sawdust, consistent with longtime placement in artist's studio; scattered foxing, concentrated in upper right corner; multiple tack holes at intervals along all sides; 3" horizontal tear at left side; wrinkles and light creases overall.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Sketch is for the North Tarrytown centennial monument located in the parking lot of Philipsburg Manor, which was dedicated in 1974. Church is clearly modeled on Old Dutch Church [Jessa J. Krick, 10/2/2013].

Note Type

General Note

Note

N.S.S. in credit line stands for National Scupture Society [Jessa J. Krick, 11/6/2014].

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 24D

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial