Lithograph

Object Name:

Lithograph

Object ID:

1990.001.786

Creator:

Champney, Benjamin (1817-1907); Bond, George P.

Date:

1853

Description:

Set of four lithographs of White Mountains, by Benjamin Champney (1817-1907), published by George P. Bond, 1853. Ink on paper. From left to right:
Two prints on one paper; "CRYSTAL FALLS, PINKHAM NOTCH.": Three figures are observing the falls lower right, while one observes them from above on the stone which hangs over the stream; "GLEN ELLIS FALLS. PINKHAM NOTCH.": One woman and one man sit below on the right watching the falls.
"THE WHITE MOUNTAINS. FROM NORTH CONWAY.": A man and woman sitting in meadow looking toward a field with a house. Mountains in the background.
"ECHO LAKE, FRANCONIA NOTCH.": Three people are in a boat on the water in the lower left corner, while a man sits on the shore watching them. Mountains in background
" MT. JEFFERSON AND ADAMS FROM THE GLEN HOUSE.": A man fishing from the lower left shore. Mountains and forest behind stream. Printed inscription lower margin: "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1853. by George P. Bond in the Clerk's Office of the District of Mass."
All prints signed lower right margin: "B. Champney". Handwritten ink inscription on reverse of mat: "all these - except 'The White Mts from / North Conway' / are in Incidents in White Mountain History by Benjamin G. Willey Boston 1856 / 2 falls opposite p. 35 / Echo Lake op - p. 38 / Mt. Jefferson op - p. 263." Unframed, but matted.

Material:

Paper

Dimensions:

H-4.9 W-7.5 inches

Provenance:

Part of a large collection of White Mountain material compiled and bequeathed by Catherine H. Campbell, including paintings, drawings, photographs, and printed materials.

Credit Line:

Bequest of Catherine H. Campbell

People:

Bond, George P., Champney, Benjamin (1817-1907), Campbell, Catherine H. (1916-1989)

Subjects:

White Mountains, Echo Lake, Boating, Hiking, Fishing