Along the Saco River

Art

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Saco Museum

Name/Title

Along the Saco River

Entry/Object ID

1979.5.1

Description

Tiny arch-topped gouache on paper depicting a corner of the Saco River, a narrow bend where the water falls over ledges. Pine and decidous forest line the banks. The sky is a brilliant cobalt blue. In the lower right corner a reclining fisherman is casting into the whitewater. The gilden wooden frame was probably made by Bradbury.

Artwork Details

Medium

gouache on paper

Made/Created

Artist

Bradbury, Gibeon Elden (1833-1904)

Date made

1855 - 1860

Dimensions

Height

9-3/4 in

Width

8 in

Dimension Notes

inc. 1.38" frame Frame Size: 9 7/8 x 8 1/8" Image Size: 5 x 3 1/4"

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

Gibeon Bradbury enjoyed fishing, both alone and with friends. A successful day of fishing was a good way to supplement the family diet. Bradbury had to work to make ends meet throughout his life and any food he could obtain without cost by hunting or fishing was helpful. Monday, August 20, 1860: "Went fishing over in Hollis near Warren Hanson's in the forenoon. Came back at night. Caught about forty trouts."