Reward of Merit

1828

John Cheney

Associated Names
John Cheney

Artist, American, 1801 - 1885

The image shows a group of figures engaged in a game or activity on a field. A line of trees is depicted on the left side, and a building with a steeple and cupola is on the right. The figures are distributed across a textured field, with trees beyond them. The technique used is fine line etching, evident from the detailed trees, buildings, and figures, creating a sense of movement. The color palette is primarily warm brown tones with darker etched lines for contrast. The background features additional trees and foliage.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Cheney Family; Alice F. Williams, Washington, D.C.; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1958; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

etched at bottom (in reverse): 2'd Plate. / J. Cheney Sc. 1828 / REWARD OF MERIT / To M / from h teacher

Wikidata ID

Q63571352

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