A black and white lithograph, tinted grey, of The House of Refuge on Randal's Island, from across the river. In the foreground are resting cows, people, a docked boat; to the left a weeping willow tree. There are boats on the river in front of the multi-domed, arcaded buildings of Randal's Island. The print is framed by a grey band.
Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Ink, Paper, Ink
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
George Hayward
Attribution
Maker
Date made
1860
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
Below print: "Drawn by G. Hayward, 171 Pearl St. New York"
"For D. T. Valentine's Manual for 1860"
"House of Refuge, Randals Island, N. Y. 1860"
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
9 in
Width
13-3/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 9 x 13 3/8 in. (22.9 x 34 cm)
Dimension Description
Print
Height
5-1/2 in
Width
12 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 12 in. (14 x 30.5 cm)
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Paper is stained brown and is a bit molding. The edges are worn and torn in places; tack hole (?) on left side.