Gift of John Sage Morgan, 1952.95.1 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Egg

PainterPainted by Elijah Chapman Kellogg (American, 1811 - 1881)

Dateabout 1855

MediumPainting; oil on canvas in gilt wood frame

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 5/8 x 7 1/2in. (14.3 x 19.1cm) Other (canvas height x width): 6 x 8in. (15.2 x 20.3cm) Frame (height x width x depth): 7 1/2 x 9 3/8 x 7/8in. (19.1 x 23.8 x 2.2cm)

ClassificationsPainting

Credit LineGift of John Sage Morgan

Object number1952.95.1

DescriptionAn egg lies on a flat surface, presumably a shelf, in an interior. Stalks of different kinds of grain are arranged around the egg in graceful curves. A blank wall is in the background.

Status

Not on view