Painting
- Title:
- White Mountains Saco River
- Object Name:
- Painting
- Object ID:
- 1972.081.01
- Creator:
- Champney, Benjamin (1817-1907)
Artist - Date:
- circa 1855
- Description:
- Landscape painting, Saco River and White Mountains, attributed to Benjamin Champney (1817-1907), c. 1855. Oil on canvas. Painting of Saco River and White Mountains. One tree in center middle ground. River in foreground flowing from middle ground. Mountains, blue sky, and clouds in background. Ink inscription on reverse of canvas: "Sketch by B. Champney. / probably in 1855+ / White Mts. / Saco River." Gilded gesso over wood frame with in a scrolling foliate motif.
- Material:
- Textile
Canvas - Dimensions:
- H-9 W-15.125 inches
- Provenance:
- Donated by George P. Gutterson. Previously owned by Mr. and Mrs. George C. Pearcy, parents of George Gutterson's first wife. George C. Pearcy was an attorney in Strafford, NH, and later in Rochester, NH. See object folder.
- Credit Line:
- Bequest of George P. Gutterson
- Subjects:
- Saco River, White Mountains
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