State House, Newport

Art

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

State House, Newport

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1285

Description

Black and white engraving of the State House in Newport, Rhode Island, in the mid-1800's. Above this larger scene is a small scene of an anchor on the shore with a rope attached that says "Liberty Conscience." Scene in the lower right corner is of a ship burning. In the lower left corner is a depiction of a battle between the British and Americans. Lower half framed by scrolling vines.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Ink, Paper, Ink

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

William Guy Wall

Attribution

Artist

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Lower right scene: "Burning of the British Schooner Gaspee/1772." Lower center scene: "State House, Newport" Lower left scene: "Action Near Quaker Hill on Sullivan's Retreat/ From Newport 1778" Just under the larger scene: "Drawn by G. Wall."

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

7-1/4 in

Width

11-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7 1/4 x 11 1/8 in. (18.4 x 28.3 cm)

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.1288 - Engraving - Part of set MP.94.1286 - Engraving - Part of set MP.94.1224 - Portfolio - Contents MP.94.1282 - Engraving - Part of set MP.94.1283 - Engraving - Part of set MP.94.1284 - Engraving - Part of set MP.94.1287 - Engraving - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Out of portfolio MP.94.1224

Note Type

General Note

Note

1 of 135

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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