THE KING'S LIBRARY BUCKINGHAM HOUSE

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

MP.2007.22

Description

Engraving of a library; two-story octagonal room; high domed ceiling with suggestion of an oculus; central paneled dome outlined by decorative moldings extending into delineation of the octagon; high arched windows, square mullions, in paneled recesses, framed by moldings; open upper story containing bookshelves, walkway and railing; lower story depicted with bookshelves lining all walls; fireplace without mantle at right side, high fire grate; two armchairs flanking fireplace; octagonal reading table with drawers and central square column, possibly for lighting at center of room; male figure shown standing and reading at left side; open paneled doors at back of room; portfolio shown leaning against center table; plank flooring; inscribed in pencil at center bottom: "The King's Library/Buckingham House. (Pl 2.)"; visible plate marks.

Artwork Details

Medium

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

14 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 5/8 x 14 in. (29.5 x 35.6 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Slight yellowing overall; some surface dirt, especially at edges; bending and wear at edges; two small tears at left side and one at upper right corner; wrinkling at left side; surface dirt, fingerprints and foxing 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