Reward of Merit

1821

John Cheney

Associated Names
John Cheney

Artist, American, 1801 - 1885

This is a drawing of a group of children playing and walking in an outdoor setting next to a village. The scene captures a group of children engaged in various activities outside. On the left side, some children are sitting and walking, while in the center and right side, others are playing a game that seems to involve a ball. The background features a village with distinct buildings, including one with a steeple and a clock tower. Trees frame the scene, with a canopy of leaves on the upper left and a line of tall, conical trees along a pathway on the right. The ground appears textured and lined, adding depth to the landscape.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

text at bottom in plate:
2'd Plate. / J. Cheney Sc. 1828 / REWARD OF MERIT / To M / from h teacher

Wikidata ID

Q77013107

You may be interested in

Loading Results