St. Helena

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

St. Helena

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1634

Description

A double image: Right side a seascape; left side a vignette portrait. The vignette portrait has a young man 1/4 view, 3/4 turned. High collar, single breasted coat. The seascape is a cove with buildings and sailing ships pictured; cliffs and mountain in background.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Ink, Paper, Ink

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

James Bannister

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1852

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

"ST. HELENA/ and/ THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE/ ST. HELENA/ NEW YORK/ EDWARD H. FLETCHER 1852/ J. Bannister '50/ Fa. McGregor Bertraml."

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

8 in

Width

9-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 8 x 9 1/2 in. (20.3 x 24.1 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Slightly soiled, fair condition.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.1601 - Portfolio - Used together

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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