West view of East Haddam Landing.
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
DescriptionView of East Haddam Landing from the West Bank of the Connecticut River. Numerous buildings line the East bank. A ship is shown under construction in the yard on the waterfront. Numerous sailing ships are on the river near the wharf. The steep hills in the background are largely barren with only a few scattered trees. To the left is the prominent house of General Epaphroditus Champion. Opposite the Champion house is the post office. The spire of the Congregational Church is evident to the extreme right.
Object number1953.5.74
NotesSubject Note: Preliminary drawing for Connecticut Historical Collections, John Warner Barber, New Haven, 1836.On View
Not on view
