Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.96 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

North West view of Farmington from Round Hill.

ArtistDrawn by John Warner Barber American, 1798 - 1885

Dateprobably 1836

MediumDrawing; ink on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 15/16 x 5 1/2in. (10 x 14cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley

DescriptionIn the foreground a man with a top hat, probably a self-portrait of the artist, sits on top of Round Hill sketching the town of Farmington. Across the meadow, divided by fences, the central part of town runs across the drawing. The Academy and Methodist Church tower as well as the steeple of the Congregational Church are evident behind the dwelling houses. A tree-covered hill is in the background.

Object number1953.5.96

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

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