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Gift of John Crockett, 2008.72.6  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
The Connecticut, Above Middletown
Gift of John Crockett, 2008.72.6 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

The Connecticut, Above Middletown

Artist (American, active 1872 - 1874)
Date1872-1874
MediumWood-engraving; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 x 9in. (15.2 x 22.9cm) Sheet (height x width): 9 1/2 x 12 1/4in. (24.1 x 31.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of John Crockett
Object number2008.72.6
DescriptionA man is seated beneath a large tree. Another man with pack on his back stands in front of him. Three men or boys are on the river bank. One of them holds a fishing pole. A row boat and a ferry boat are on the river. The ferry slip is visible in the background near a bridge and the buildings and church steeples of a large town.

Status
Not on view