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Putti Dancing Around a Tree

Collection Type

  • Art

GUSN

GUSN-222049

Description

Framed black and white print of an outdoor scene. There are three putti in a tree playing instruments and eight putti dancing around the tree. To the left is a horse drawn carriage with two figures in it. On the right is a round temple with figures outside of it. Above is a naked goddess in a cloud kissing a putti.

Details

Descriptive Terms

prints (visual works)
paper (fiber product)
ink
wood (plant material)
Print

Inscription

"Etchings, Engravings, Portraits, Paintings. Artistic Picture Framing. W.H. Gardner 163 Essex St. Salem, Mass. Always Something New. Price Always Right."

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

P484

Maker

Gardner, William H. (Framer)

Location of Origin

Salem, Massachusetts

Dimensions

14 7/16 x 16 14/16 x 8/16 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.907

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
Salem (Essex county, Massachusetts)

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