Gift of the estate of Adele R. Hough, 1970.24.1 Photograph by David Stansbury © 2013 The Conn ...

House in East Granby

Datebefore 1900

MediumPainting; oil on canvas in gilt wood frame

DimensionsStretcher (height x width): 11 3/4 x 16 7/8in. (29.8 x 42.9cm) Frame (height x width x depth): 14 1/2 x 19 1/2 x 1 1/4in. (36.8 x 49.5 x 3.2cm)

ClassificationsPainting

Credit LineGift of the estate of Adele R. Hough

Object number1970.24.1

DescriptionA Greek revival house with a lunette in the gable and a two-story porch supported on columns is at the right. An ell with a tall brick chimney is at the left. The outbuildings, consisting of barns and sheds, are at left and right. Two trees, apparently elm trees, are in the foreground. Additional trees are in the background.

NotesSubject Note: The house, located in East Granby in the Turkey Hills section, was owned by Warham Griswold. It burned down at an unknown date, possibly in 1900. The small barn to the left of the house appears in 1970.24.1.

Status

Not on view