THE QUEEN'S LIBRARY

Art

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

THE QUEEN'S LIBRARY

Entry/Object ID

MP.2007.24

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; two portrait busts in broken pediments, one above fireplace on back wall and one above doorway on right wall; four large windows at left side in paneled recesses; built-in cabinets with double doors on right side and on back wall; fireplace on back wall, ornate mantle with portrait panel; six armchairs with lion head monopodia arranged throughout room; reading table in front of fireplace with lion head monopodia, various drawers and alcoves for volumes and inkstand on top; two male figures, one seated at right side of desk, second standing and reading at left side; 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

11-1/2 in

Width

14 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 1/2 x 14 in. (29.2 x 35.6 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Some yellowing and surface dirt overall, especially at upper and lower left corners; bent upper right corner; small area of loss at right side; creases at right side; wrinkled at right side; small tear at bottom edge near center; dirty along bottom plate mark; ink stain on reverse; smudges on reverse

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Thomas Pennant Barton

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.2007.23 - Engraving - Similar item 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