Item 66: Aquatint titled, “View on the Susquehanna,” John Ludlow Morton and William Strickland (removed to Print Box #5), no date
Item — Box: 21, Folder: 66
Dates
- Created: no date
Creator
- Morton, John Ludlow, 1792-1871 (Person)
Access:
All series and subseries within this collection are open for research, with the exception of a few files within the Academia series that are restricted. The Academia series contains financial and sensitive institutional records from Wilkes College, and financial report records from Princeton University that will remain restricted for 80 years upon creation.
Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Aquatint
Condition Note:
Fair
Measurements:
8 ⅜ in. x 5 in.
Title:
View on the Susquehanna
Description:
An aquatint of the Susquehanna with some eyots. There is a house and some fishermen. There is also a raft crossing the river. The Susquehanna River is a major river located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States and covers much of Pennsylvania. It stretches 444 miles long, making it the longest river on the East Coast, and the 16th largest river in the United States. The river is made up of two main branches including the North Branch and the West Branch. The river drains 27,500 square miles that includes much of Pennsylvania. The river empties into the northern part of the Chesapeake Bay.
According to Valley Views of Northeastern Pennsylvania, by Gilbert S. McClintock, this is an “Illustration from The Port Folio, February 1816. Strickland was a native of Philadelphia, and at an early age mastered the art of engraving which he practiced for many years. He had a great deal of ability for drawing and painting and for making architectural plans. The old Merchants Exchange which still stands in a fine state of repair at Third, Walnut and Dock Streets, Philadelphia, is a splendid example of his capacity for unique and original compositions.” This piece was illustated by John Ludlow Morton and aquatinted by William Strickland. For more information on William Strickland’s works, visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Website. John Ludlow Morton was the son of Major-General Jacob Morton, who happened to be an honorary member of the National Academy of Design. Morton was born and raised in New York City, and began his work as an artist by 1815. Morton was elected to serve as the National Academy’s secretary. He enrolled in the Academy’s school during the first year and by 1827 he exhibited a portrait of Constance, a heroine from Sir Walter Scott’s poem, Marmion. He served at the Academy until 1844. Throughout this time he exhibited many of his works annually.
Location:
Susquehanna River
Transcription:
J. I. Morton dd. Aquatinted by Strickland.
View on the Susquehanna.
Creator
- Morton, John Ludlow, 1792-1871 (Person)
- Strickland, William, 1788–1854 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository
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84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu