Landscape Painting by Almira Collins Giddings



Object ID:
1955-20-1
Category:
Made by Students
Medium:
oil on canvas
Creator:
Almira Collins Giddings (1790-1849 or 1872)
Date:
ca. 1835
Held at:
Litchfield Historical Society
Associated Place:
St. Louis, MO
Size:
32 1/4" length x 25 1/2" width
Description:
Oil on canvas landscape painting of a distant city on a hill, waterfall with arched bridge, lake and mountains on the right. In foreground a stream runs to left from lake in middle distance. On left is a stone arch and tower with a turbulant stream. In back a high hill atop of which is a castle. Tall trees in center. Off to right a city on a lake, and in distance, mountains. Cows in forefront. In a molded gilt frame with cast leaves on edge.

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