Name/Title
The Legend of Sleepy HollowEntry/Object ID
SS.2005.6 a-bDescription
Framed copperplate engraving (not hand-colored) of The Headless Horseman Chasing Ichabod Crane: Ichabod Crane, with terror in his eyes, rides a bony, galloping, saddleless, and equally terrified Gunpowder, clutching him around the neck; the Headless Horseman, draped from head to foot in a cloth and holding a pumpkin, follows quite closely on his horse; the background includes a cloudy sky, a grove of twisted, nearly dead trees, and clouds of dust kicked up by the horse;
bottom center "Darley invent. et sculpt.;" bottom right "Printed by Sarony & Major;" upper right "No. 6."
b- framed in modern frame, painted gold wood frame, cream-colored mat, glass front.Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Ink, Wood, paint, glass, Paper, ink, wood, paint, glassCollection
Sunnyside Object CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Felix Octavius Carr DarleyAttribution
EngraverManufacturer
Sarony & MajorDate made
1845 - 1856Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
See descriptionDimensions
Dimension Description
FramedHeight
14-7/8 inWidth
17-1/2 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 14 7/8 x 17 1/2 in. (37.8 x 44.5 cm)Condition
Notes
Remarks: No remarks noted.Relationships
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Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Unit 1 Slot 5Note Type
DepartmentNote
Curatorial