Item 194: Photograph by Unknown, [no date], of an Oil Painting titled, “Delaware Water Gap,” by George Inness, 1861
Item — Box: 22, Folder: 17
Dates
- Created: 1861
Creator
- Inness, George, 1825-1894 (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:
Photograph
Condition Note:
Good.
Measurements:
11 in. x 8 ½ in.
Title:
Delaware Water Gap
Description:
This is a photograph of a painting of “View on Delaware” which has been reproduced from a painting held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. On the back of the photograph is handwriting and annotations, and a notice that says, “This photograph, made from an object belonging to the Museum, may be used for purposes of reproduction in books and periodicals, if accompanied by the words, “Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.” It is requested that a copy of the article in which the reproduction appears be sent to the Secretary. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fifth Avenue and 82nd Street. New York City.” This piece was painted by George Inness in 1861.
The Delaware Water Gap is located on the border of New Jersey and Pennsylvania where the Delaware River cuts through the Appalachian Mountains. The Gap is made up of the southern part of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area that is now used for boating, fishing, hiking, and rock climbing.
George Inness was born on May 1, 1825 and was an American landscape painter. He was influenced by the Hudson River School and is considered as one of the most influential artists of this century. He studied the Old Masters and was introduced to the theology of Emanuel Swedenborg, which influenced his work in the subject of spiritualism and maturity. Inness’s style was ever evolving and he created more than 1,000 paintings over the course of his life. He died August 3, 1894.
Location:
Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania
Transcription:
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Creator
- Inness, George, 1825-1894 (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