Lithograph

Title:

The Mother's Grave

Object Name:

Lithograph

Object ID:

1943.001.02.1

Creator:

Baillie, James S. (fl. 1838-1855)Artist

Place of Origin:

New York City, NY

Date:

circa 1840

Description:

Lithograph. The Mother's Grave, hand-colored lithograph, published by James S. Baillie (fl. 1838-1855), c. 1840. Two young women are sitting next to a grave, one leaning against the grave stone wearing a black hat and black dress; the other, wearing a black dress is facing the mound of grass in front of the stone. The stone has a large round urn on top that is decorated with wreaths, swags, and a finial. On the main grave stone monument is printed: "SACRED / To the Memory / of an Affectionate / MOTHER. / [handwritten in ink] Mrs. Mary Harris / who died at Croydon / February 25th 1840 aged 57- / years / Farewell dear mother a [illegible] / Until we all shall meet in / Heaven." There is a little Spaniel-type dog at one of the woman's feet. Behind the stone is a weeping willow. A steeple is partially blocked by a tree in the left background with other gravestones scattered on the hillside in front of it. One gravestone has handwritten ink inscription for someone who died in 1840 at one year old. In the background is a little town with a couple buildings, trees, and fence. Signed lower left on image: "EWC". Printed titled in lower center margin: "THE MOTHER'S GRAVE." and printed lower left: "Litho & Pubd by J. Baillie 118 Nassau St. NY". Paper label on backing board with printed and ink inscription: "DON'T CRUSH. / FOR H.W. Osgood / Pittsfield / N.H. / Am. Express. / S [over] WS". White wood frame with convex reeded center molding, glazed and matted.

Material:

Paper

Dimensions:

H-14 W-9.9 inches

Credit Line:

Loaned by Lew S. Cutler

People:

Harris, Mary (1781-1840), Cutler, Lew S. (1888-1949)

Subjects:

Death, Mourning, Mothers