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Agriculture, a Classical Procession

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1891

GUSN

GUSN-197920

Description

Gouache painting of Classical figures and agricultural references. The central figure is female and is riding a chariot pulled by oxen. The procession is framed by a Neoclassical border in an architectural style. The mat is gold cut with curved arched top. The frame is dark wood carved with a raised textured border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

paintings (visual works)
gouaches (paintings)
paper (fiber product)
gouache (paint)
wood (plant material)
Classical Revival (European revival style)
Painting

Inscription

"J.S.C." (Artist's initials.)

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

P104
FA091

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

16 9/16 x 19 15/16 x 1 2/16 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.527

Date

1891 (Date is next to artist's initials in lower left corner.)

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