Logging on the Saco River

Name/Title

Logging on the Saco River

Entry/Object ID

1986.12.1

Description

Oil on canvas view of Salmon Rock near Salmon Falls during a log drive. Five men work around a log jam to free lumber. The riverbank is a deep rocky gorge with pine trees, in the background is a bridge with two figures,. To the right of the dam is a mill. Deep blue sky with high clouds and birds. On the reverse, areas of discoloration on the canvas of unknown origin.

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil on Canvas

Made/Created

Artist

Bradbury, Gibeon Elden (1833-1904)

Date made

1870 - 1880

Dimensions

Width

17-1/8 in

Length

21-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Image Size: 17.94 x 13.94" Frame Size: 21.13 x 17.19"