Engraving of a library; rectangular room with high recessed ceiling; center ceiling panel ornamented with decorative plasterwork and moldings in formations of circles and squares; decorative cornice comprised of egg-and-dart moldings and wider band depicting columns, urns and confronting griffons; upper portion of walls without ornament; high bookcases lining three walls; suggestion of windows in shallow paneled recesses at left side; books depicted and suggested on shelves at back and right side; fireplace and mantle on right side; two armchairs flanking fireplace; three high reading tables with recesses for large volumes at center of room; two globes on stands amidst tables; smaller table with book rests and candelabra in back of room; male figure shown standing and reading at back of room; adjoining rooms shown enfilade through open doorway at left side; plank flooring; visible plate marks.
Artwork Details
Medium
Paper (laid), Ink, Paper (laid), ink
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; some surface dirt at all corners; wrinked, with evidence of horizontal and diagonal creasing; lightly printed in areas, area including male figure especially light
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