Collection Highlights
Noah's ark
1850-1900
1956.101
Wood, paint
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"MOUNT PLEASANT 1786," The Name of the Beekman Mansion, Composed of Human Figures (Pierrots)
Title
"MOUNT PLEASANT 1786," The Name of the Beekman Mansion, Composed of Human Figures (Pierrots)
Date
1786
Medium
Graphite, red and black chalk, and reddish brown ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 9 3/4 x 14 3/4 in. ( 24.8 x 37.5 cm )
mat: 14 x 19 in. ( 35.6 x 48.3 cm )
Description
The drawn inscription Mount Pleasant, 1786, is composed of human figures representing the various letters and figures for the name of the Beekman Mansion.
Credit Line
Gift of the Beekman Family Association
Object Number
1943.491
Marks
inscriptions: Signed, lower right: J. Sterlitz/fecit.
Inscriptions
Signed and inscribed at lower right in brown ink: "J. Sterlitz / fecit. --"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
