Stage Office Sign

c. 1937

Francis Law Durand

Associated Names
Francis Law Durand

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a historical stage office sign. The image features a colorfully illustrated stage office sign from the year 1828. The sign shows a horse-drawn carriage on a tree-lined road, with four horses in the foreground. The sign is framed with ornamental woodwork, and the top of the frame displays the numbers "18" and "28." Above the painted scene, text reads "Mount Holly & Philad'a Stage Office" in a bold font. The composition conveys movement and historic charm, reminiscent of early 19th-century travel. The surrounding area of the artwork appears minimal and includes some technical markings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.2 x 23 cm (11 1/2 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 42"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13819


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: FRANCIS LAW DURAND

Wikidata ID

Q64562772

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