THE KING'S LIBRARY BUCKINGHAM HOUSE

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

MP.2007.20

Description

Engraving of a library; rectangular room with arched ceiling; center ceiling panel ornamented with decorative plasterwork and moldings in formations of circles, foliate roundels and squares; high arched openings, possibly for windows, along long sides of room, framed with decorative moldings; central arch high on wall at back of room; bookshelves lining three walls, shelves arranged at various heights; books depicted and suggested on shelves at left side; fireplace and mantle on left side below panel, possibly a map, framed by moldings; two large high reading tables, depicted with handles and pulls to suggest drawers or recesses of various sizes; small side table with drawers set between larger reading tables; book displayed on book rest atop small table; small upholstered stool; low side table at back of room; one male figure shown reading at far table; two male figures conversing at right side; portfolios, one labeled "Hollar," leaning against reading table in foreground; plank flooring with suggestion of carpets; inscribed in pencil at center bottom: "The King's Library/ Buckingham House"; visible plate marks; watermarked: "J. Whatman./1816".

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper (laid), Ink, Pencil, Paper (laid), ink, pencil

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Artist

Date made

circa 1816

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(See Description)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

11-5/8 in

Width

13-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 5/8 x 13 7/8 in. (29.5 x 35.2 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Slight yellowing overall; smudges at surface dirt at edges, especially at top left and bottom right corners; darker smudges and small stains on reverse

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Thomas Pennant Barton

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.2007.2 - Portfolio cover - Contents

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Found in portfolio of library designs belonging to Thomas Pennant Barton.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 29A

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial