Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.85 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Western view Ellington, Ct.

ArtistDrawn by John Warner Barber (American, 1798 - 1885)

Dateprobably 1836

MediumDrawing; ink on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 9/16 x 5 1/8in. (9 x 13cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley

Object number1953.5.85

DescriptionView of central Ellington. A road runs diagonally across the composition past the Congregational Church in the center. To the left a carriage sits by a tavern sign in front of a row of buildings. Another road separates from the first in the lower right hand corner and passes more dwellings. Corn in growing in front of a fence in the lower left corner.

NotesSubject Note: Preliminary drawing for Connecticut Historical Collections, John Warner Barber, New Haven, 1836.

Status

Not on view