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Poor House, Hospital & Lunatick-Hospital of Northampton County, Pa.

c. 1865

Charles C. Hofmann

Associated Names

Charles C. Hofmann

Artist, American, c. 1820 - 1882

The image depicts a bird's-eye view of a compound labeled as the "Poor House, Hospital & Lunatick-Hospital of Northampton County, Pa." The perspective shows rolling hills, mountains, and a pale blue sky with clouds. Central are well-structured brick buildings with blue roofs and smoke rising from chimneys. In the foreground, there are cattle, a horse, and trees in a fenced area. The painting features detailed architecture and a vivid rural environment with a rich color palette.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor
Credit Line

Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch
Dimensions

sight size: 29 x 44.7 cm (11 7/16 x 17 5/8 in.)
framed: 41.2 x 57.4 cm (16 1/4 x 22 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1971.83.28

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom: Poor House, Hospital & Lunatick-Hospital ofNorthampton County, Pa.

Wikidata ID

Q64538214

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