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Thomas Benjamin Pope

Four Hudson Valley Carousel Panels painted by Thomas Benjamin Pope

Documentation

Signed

Origin

United States, New York

Period

19th Century

Materials

oil-on-canvas in original structural frames

Dimensions

W.	57 in;	H.	41 in;	D.	1.5 in;
W.	144.78 cm;	H.	104.14 cm;	D.	3.81 cm;

Condition

Good. unrestored expected condition given age and intended usage

Creation Date

c. 1880

Number of Pieces

4-5

Description

Set of four oversized oil on canvas panels in painted frames; "Scenes Along the Hudson," executed by Thomas Benjamin Pope (1833-1891) for the upper interior axis of a 19th century carousel at Newburgh, New York. Each of these four surviving paintings depict actual scenic locations along the Hudson River; the other four were destroyed by fire. Ex: The collection of Alice Curtis Desmond Fish, who maintained a home in an enclave not far from the location of the original carousel.

Styles / Movements

Americana, Folk Art, Traditional

Patterns

Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

100 JEEE

Incollect Reference Number

379649