78 Cross Street, Boston, Massachusetts

1879-1880

John Mackie Falconer

Associated Names
John Mackie Falconer

Artist, American, 1820 - 1903

The image shows a detailed illustration of a building on a street corner. The horizon is low in the scene, with rooftops in the distance and a cobblestone path leading away from the viewer. The artwork is precise and includes fine lines to depict the building's facade and the cobblestones. The color scheme is sepia-toned. A sign displaying "McLaughlin Carpenter" hangs from the side of the building. The windows are intricately detailed with crosshatching. Another building is visible in the distance and birds are drawn in the sky.

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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil: lower right, J.M. Falconer/1880. Within the plate: lower right, JMF 79

Wikidata ID

Q76548485

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