Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.53 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

North Eastern view of South Cornwall.

ArtistDrawn by John Warner Barber American, 1798 - 1885

Dateprobably 1836

MediumDrawing; ink on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 9/16 x 4 3/4in. (9 x 12cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley

DescriptionThe village of South Cornwall, a little cluster of houses in a deep valley. The spire of the Congregational Church is visible. Coltsfoot Mountain is in the background. A stonewall is in the foreground. According to Barber's text, the view is taken from the house of George Wheaton, on the road between Goshen and Sharon.

Object number1953.5.53

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

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