A View from an East Window in the Old Sugar House, No.3 Norris' Alley, Philadelphia

1811

American 19th Century

Associated Names
The image depicts a densely packed urban space with buildings and enclosed yards, viewed from an elevated angle. The buildings dominate the composition, with various tones of reddish-brown suggesting brickwork. Fine brushstrokes detail the buildings and their shadows, with a wooden fence and outbuildings in the foreground. In the distance, rooftops and a tree with dark foliage are visible against a pale blue sky. The color palette is primarily earthy tones, creating a historic atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink with watercolor on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 8 × 12.2 cm (3 1/8 × 4 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1759


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right on wall: JD; upper center verso in brown ink: No.5. / A View from an East Window in the old Sugar House No3.Norris's Alley / Philadelphia.; lower right verso in brown ink: April.1811.; uRv//in graphite: [T6?] 7120.2; lCv//in graphite: From 68 S. Front to 87 Second-1811 /

Wikidata ID

Q64534820

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