The Visit to the City

1886-1887

Stephen James Ferris after William Thomas Smedley

Associated Names
Stephen James Ferris

Artist, American, 1835 - 1915

William Thomas Smedley

Artist After, American, 1858 - 1920

The image shows multiple individuals in a grand entrance hall. On the left side, a woman is positioned on a staircase, wearing an elegant dress and holding a fan. Next to her is a statue on a pedestal. In the center, a man is about to ascend the stairs, carrying a bag. To the right, a group includes a distinguished man, an elderly couple, and a young girl. The man greets the couple warmly. The opulent interior features a tiger pelt rug and a carved sideboard with decorative pieces, illuminated with warm lighting.

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Inscriptions

"Copyright 1886 by C. Klackner 17 E 17th St. NY." below image, center; signed: "Stephen J. Ferris." in graphite, lower right; "S.J. Ferris aqua forti 1887" in plate, lower right; "W.T. SMEDLEY Pinxit" in plate, lower left.

Wikidata ID

Q76442229

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