Painting
- Object Name:
- Painting
- Object ID:
- 1999.029.13
- Creator:
- Weeks, Esther Smith (1903-1992)
- Place of Origin:
- Gilford, NH
- Date:
- 1950-1970
- Description:
- Reverse painting on glass, by Esther Smith Weeks (1903-1992), Gilford, NH. Depicts white and yellow buildings with red roofs, red doors, and green shutters. Trees, shrubs, and pond present. Dark blue sky with pink horizon. Note on discarded cardboard backing: "Corrected copy of Dr. Boynton’s reverse painting / red roofed houses" (Boynton was a PhD -- not a physician -- who collected reverse paintings on glass, and brought this one to Esther Weeks's attention). One ink on mylar pattern included.
- Material:
- Glass
- Dimensions:
- H-8.75 W-12 inches
- Provenance:
- Esther Smith Weeks -- Donor's mother.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Joanne Bailey
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