a. Painting: "View of Naples": harbour scene, ships in foreground, low horizon; city of Naples with mountain range in background; Vesuvius erupting in right corner; blue sky with white cloud formations, pink glow on horizon; groupings of classical buildings on shore; variety of boats in harbor, two with American flags; four men fishing in two boats with nets and poles in foreground
b. Frame: Rectangular with concave moulding; written in pencil on pine backboard: "Miss Hunt 8 W 22 H/ $3.50."
Display Dimensions: 18 3/4 x 27 1/4 x 1 in. (47.6 x 69.2 x 2.5 cm)
Dimension Description
Paper Size
Height
17-5/16 in
Width
25-11/16 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 17 5/16 x 25 11/16 in. (44 x 65.2 cm)
Condition
Notes
Overall Analysis: Must be buffered with acid free backing. Frame must be conserved. Flyspects, tarnish overall, organic substance on painting must be removed, watermarks.
Remarks: Details of Condition: Must be buffered with acid free backing. Frame must be conserved. Fly specks, tarnish overall, organic substance on painting must be removed, watermarks.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Major Jules d'Avezac
Notes
Event
Person or Organization
Louise Livingston Hunt
Notes
Event
General Notes
Note Type
General Note
Note
History: "Colored print of harbor, probably of Naples. In gold frame 18 1/2" high x 27" wide showing the town, ships in the forground, mountain and volcano in eruption. Brought by Major D'Avezac from Naples." Source: Family Card.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
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