Item 199: Photograph by Unknown, [no date] of an Oil Painting titled, “Delaware Water Gap,” by George Inness, 1859
Item — Box: 22, Folder: 22
Dates
- Created: 1859
Creator
- Inness, George, 1825-1894 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material
Photograph
Condition Note:
Good.
Measurements:
8 ½ x 11in.
Title:
Delaware Water Gap
Description:
This is a photograph of an oil painting depicting a view of the Delaware Water Gap. Towards the middle the river can be seen winding back through the landscape. A mountain range is present in the background. 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. This piece was painted by George Inness.
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:
Delaware Water Gap
Transcription:
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Copy
7 ¼ “ wide
Creator
- Inness, George, 1825-1894 (Person)
Repository Details
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570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu