Gift of Michael Shortell, 2008.44.9 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Gertrude

PrinterPrinted by Kelloggs & Comstock American, 1848 - 1850

PublisherPublished by Kelloggs & Comstock American, 1848 - 1850

PublisherPublished by Ensign & Thayer American, 1849 - 1850

Date1848-1849

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 7/8 x 8 5/8in. (30.2 x 21.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 14 x 10in. (35.6 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Michael Shortell

DescriptionA young girl is seated on a grassy bank. She wears a dress with a low neckline and a shawl. She holds an open sketchbook in her left hand and a pencil or stylus in her right hand. An ornamental urn and a tree with peeling bark is in the left background. A stream and distant trees are in the right background.

Object number2008.44.9

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "GERTRUDE. / 95."

On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number.

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