Painting
- Title:
- View of Washington, N.H.
- Object Name:
- Painting
- Object ID:
- 1992.050
- Creator:
- Mellen, Luther A. (1816-1902) -- Artist
- Place of Origin:
- Washington, NH
- Date:
- 1840-1890
- Description:
- Painting, landscape, View of Washington, N.H., attributed to Luther A. Mellen (1816-1902), 1840-1890. Oil on canvas. Bird's-eye view of Washington village in the middle ground; church steeple clearly visible in village; farms scattered on surrounding hills. Dark, cloudy skies with some clearing in background. Unsigned. Wood frame with raised exterior molding.
- Material:
- Textile
Canvas - Dimensions:
- H-21 W-27.25 inches
- Provenance:
- Mellen is mentioned in the diary of Clara May Hurd (b. 1827) as the painter of this view. Mellen lived across the street from Mrs. Hurd.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
- People:
- Hurd, Clara May, Mellen, Luther A.
- Subjects:
- Washington, NH, Landscape paintings, Views, Bird's-eye
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