Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1980.93.14 © 2008 The Connec ...

Hearth with Clock on Mantel

DraftsmanDrawn by HH Art Studios Inc. (American)

Date1947

MediumDrawing; ink and gouache with graphite on white wove paper mounted to board

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 15 x 21 15/16in. (38.1 x 55.7cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Schiro

Object number1980.93.14

DescriptionDrawing of a woman seated by a fireplace with a boy, a girl, and a dog. The boy sits on the floor while girl stands leaning against the woman. The fireplace has a cooking pot hanging over the fire, and a large plate and pot at one side. Bellows hang beside the fire. Two candles, a small pitcher, a figurine, and a clock are on the mantlepiece. The woman appears to be pointing towards the clock, which is meant to represent the type of clocks made by Eli Terry of Plymouth, CT. An empty chair is at the left.

Collections

G. Fox & Co.

NotesUse Note: Original drawing number 22 of a series of 53 done for G. Fox & Co.'s 100th Anniversary. The drawings appeared in The Hartford Courant as full size advertisements on Sundays from December 29, 1946 to December 29, 1947. It was later published in a book: G. Fox & Co. A Century in Connecticut. Hartford, 1948, p.22.

Status

Not on view