Item 201: Photograph of an Oil Painting titled, “Delaware River Valley,” by George Inness, 1865
Item — Box: 22, Folder: 24
Dates
- Created: 1865
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:
11 in. x 8 ½ in.
Description:
This is a photograph of a painting of “Delaware River Valley” 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.” The Delaware River is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is the longest free-flowing river on the east coast that spans from New York to Delaware at 282 miles long. Its branches, the West Branch at Mount Jefferson in Jefferson, Schoharie County, and the East Branch at Grand Gorge, Delaware County, join in the Catskill Mountains of New York. These branches form the Delaware River in Hancock, New York and eventually empties into the Delaware Bay. It is referred to as the “Lifeblood of the Northeast” and provides drinking water to about 17 million people.
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 River Valley
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