Painting
- Object Name:
- Painting
- Object ID:
- 1999.029.14
- 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 two men at a pond; one is fishing, other is standing with cigar in hand; both men have blue hats and blonde hair. A boat is docked on other side of pond. Background includes green mountains, a yellow and pink horizon, and pale blue sky. 1.75" border with gold leaf emblem and pink and green spatter. Note on discarded cardboard backing: "that man is pretty crude. Gold leaf in border / Never done again / 2 men, one fishing, 1 with cigar". One ink on mylar pattern included.
- Material:
- Glass
- Dimensions:
- H-9 W-12 inches
- Provenance:
- Esther Smith Weeks -- Donor's mother.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Joanne Bailey
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