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Museum purchase, 1987.232.0, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, No known copyright
Classical Landscape
Museum purchase, 1987.232.0, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, No known copyright

Classical Landscape

PainterAttributed to Charles Putnam born before 1817
Dateabout 1825
MediumPainting; oil on canvas in frame
DimensionsOther (overall height x width): 39 3/4 × 54 5/8in. (101 × 138.7cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionPainting, attributed to Charles Putnam, depicting a classical landscape. There is a large tree in the left foreground under which sit two figures, one playing what appears to be a lyre. Goats, cows, and a dog surround them. On the right there is a small building with columns. A river is in the midground, along which sits several small buildings. There are hills in the background.
Object number1987.232.0
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
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