THE QUEEN'S LIBRARY

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

THE QUEEN'S LIBRARY

Entry/Object ID

MP.2007.23

Description

Engraving of a library; rectangular room with modified barrel-vaulted ceiling; rectangular recessed central ceiling panel ornamented with decorative moldings, including Greek key and bracket patterns; wide cornice and moldings at top of each wall, bracket, egg-and-dart and scrolling vine patterns; series of arched alcoves along three walls, each framed by decorative molding; portrait busts displayed on high brackets between each alcove on left and right walls; numerous other portrait busts on back wall and atop bookcases on right side; four large windows at left side in paneled recesses, bookshelves arranged perpendicular to windows; built-in cabinets with double doors on right side, bookshelves arranged perpendicular to cabinets; ornate mantle with portrait panel and fireplace on back wall; library step ladder at right side; armchairs with lion head monopodia, on right and left wall in foreground; two central reading tables; reading table in foreground features lion head monopodia, various drawers and alcoves for volumes, small upper cabinet and inkstand; two male figures, one seated at back of room, second approaching from right; plank flooring inscribed in pencil at center bottom; "The Queen's Library/ h. Games [?]"; 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

14-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 5/8 x 14 1/8 in. (29.5 x 35.9 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Slight yellowing and overall surface dirt; very dirty at right side in square patch; evidence of creasing at right side; wrinkled right edge; pin hole at lower left corner of register; very light printing in areas; black specks of ink at left side

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Thomas Pennant Barton

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.2007.2 - Portfolio cover - Contents MP.2007.24 - Engraving - Similar item

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