1953.5.223 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Western view of Plainfield, Con.

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 number1953.5.223

DescriptionIn the foreground on the left is a cemetery on a hill. Beyond the fields, evidently separated by stone walls, lies the village of Plainfield, a cluster of buildings on the side of the hill. The large church is the Congregational Church. Plainfield Aabout demy is the large church on top of the hill.

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

Status

Not on view