Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Hudson River Highlands Painting
Artifact IDMO 1942.146.1
Object Type
Painting
Maker
Unknown
Dateca. mid to late 19th century
MediumPainting: Paint (watercolor), Paper
Frame: Wood, Glass
Frame: Wood, Glass
Dimensionsframe H 15 1/2 in x W 19 1/2 in x D 7/8 in (39.4 cm x 49.5 cm x 2.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA watercolor painting of what appears to be a view of New York's Hudson River Highlands near West Point. At the center of the painting is the river on which is a number of small sailing vessels and one steam-powered sailing ship. High cliffs flank the river, and mountains are visible in the background. In the foreground, three men are standing and sitting on the side of a dirt road overlooking the river. Additional figures are seen fishing on the left side of the shoreline. The painting is unsigned.The painting is matted, glazed, and framed in a 7/8" black and gilt wood frame.
Historical NoteThis painting is one of two watercolors (see also MO 1946.146.2) of the Hudson River Highlands sent to Franklin D. Roosevelt by W. Lloyd Keepers, a New York City print collector, in July 1937.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteLent to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt on December 26, 1941. It was donated as a bequest of FDR to the Library in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesHudson River Valley Materials (National Archives Identifier 778818)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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