Charter-Oak
MediumOil on canvas
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 11 1/2 × 13 1/2in. (29.2 × 34.3cm)
Frame (height x width): 13 9/16 × 15 9/16in. (34.4 × 39.5cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Lydia Clark
Object number1952.108.2
DescriptionPainting of the Charter Oak, depicting the tree standing and leaning to the left. The branches are in leaf. The trunk is much gnarled and a large hollow is visible in the front. There are four people in the painting, all quite small. To the right of the tree are a man and a woman. The man is wearing a long coat and top hat, and is pointing a cane towards the oak. The woman wears a hat, yellow shawl, and blue dress. To the left of the tree are two figures, both men, one a soldier. A man in short coat and vest is facing the artist. The soldier is in profile and wears yellow pants with a stripe down the side, tall boots with red cuffs, a long-tailed blue coat, and a tall hat with a plume in it. In the foreground is the title: "CHARTER-OAK."
Status
Not on viewlate 19th century