Charter Oak
ArtistMade by
J. E. Burkhart
(American, active 1859)
Dateabout 1859
MediumPainting; oil and bark on wood in gilt wood frame under glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (panel height x width): 18 x 24in. (45.7 x 61cm)
Frame (height x width x depth): 21 1/4 x 27 1/4 x 1 3/4in. (54 x 69.2 x 4.4cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1902.9.0
DescriptionA large oak tree, meant to be the Charter Oak, with a hole in the trunk is surrounded by a grassy lawn. Behind the tree is a white picket fence, and behind the fence, part of a frame house is visible, mostly obscured by trees. To the right, the land slopes down to a river, with a small boat on it. Buildings in the background include Colt Firearms Manufactory with its blue onion dome. Tree bark has been used as the trunk and branches of the tree.
NotesMedium Note: The tree in the picture is said to have been made from pieces of bark from the actual Charter Oak.Status
Not on view
20th century
