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Central Park, N.Y., The Bridge.

Dateafter 1867

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 1/16 x 12 1/2in. (20.5 x 31.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 11 x 15in. (27.9 x 38.1cm)

Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan

DescriptionAn arched stone bridge crosses a lake surrounded by rocks, trees, and grassy lawns. Flowers or plants grow in large ornamental urns on the bridge abutments. Five swans and a small boat are in the water. Several people are in the boat; one of them uses oars to propel the boat. An awning is over the central section, and a large American flag flies from the stern. A man and a woman stand on the shore in the foreground. A man with a fishing pole stands at the edge of the lake in the left background. Two buildings, both with steeples and therefore apparently churches, are visible in the distance.

Object number1950.188.0

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "CENTRAL PARK, N.Y. / THE BRIDGE."

On verso, in red ink, upper left, "986". In pencil, lower right, "Dwr 22" "Print / Box 8 / #42" and accession number.

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