Avery House, Groton, Connecticut
PainterPainted by
Unknown
Datebefore 1894
MediumPainting; oil on canvas in wood frame with gilt and gesso decoration
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (stretcher size): 9 1/8 x 13 1/4in. (23.2 x 33.7cm)
Frame (height x width x depth): 16 7/8 x 12 7/8 x 2 3/8in. (42.9 x 32.7 x 6cm)
Frame (height x width x depth): 16 7/8 x 12 7/8 x 2 3/8in. (42.9 x 32.7 x 6cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Lyman Allyn Museum
DescriptionFrame house with a stone foundation and two brick chimneys painted in contrasting colors. Stone steps lead to the doorways. Stones frame the entrance to a cellar at the left. A hitching post is nearby. A picket fence with granite gateposts is at the left and right. A flagstone walk crosses the lawn. The house is surrounded by young trees.
Object number1959.54.7
MarkingsOn back of frame, on gummed label, typed in black ink, "THE CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY / 'AVERY HOUSE - Groton' - oil on canvas / Artist Unknown / ACC. NO. 1959-54-7"Stamped on stretcher, "THE PFLEGGER PAT / PAT. FEB. 2ND, 1886:InscribedOn back of canvas, lower right, in red paint, "1959-54-7"
On back of frame, upper left, in red paint, "49.92"; lower center, in red paint, "1959-54-7"
On back of stretcher, upper left, in red paint, "49.92"; upper right, in black ink, "1959-54-7"NotesDate Note: The house was destroyed by fire in 1894. However, the painting could be based on a photograph and therefore could be later than 1894.
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