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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Painting of Mainz, Germany
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Painting of Mainz, Germany

Artifact IDMO 1947.93.58
Object Type Painting
Artist
Date19th century
Mediumwatercolor gouache on paper
Dimensionsframe H 11 1/4 in x W 14 in x D 2 3/4 in (28.6 cm x 35.6 cm x 7 cm )
 painting H 4 3/4 in x W 6 7/8 in (12.1 cm x 17.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA 19th century watercolor gouache painting of Mainz, Germany. It depicts a color scene of the city in the background, including the landmark Mainz Cathedral. In the forefront of the painting, the Rhine River and a shoreline are shown. A pontoon ship bridge crosses the river on the left side, and on the right side of the river are seen a two-masted sailing vessel and a paddle steamer. Figures are seen crossing the bridge, and walking and working along the foreground shoreline. There is no artist's information.

The painting comes with a 3" gilt frame (on display).
Historical NoteA facsimile of this painting is on display in FDR'S PRIVATE STUDY in the Permanent Exhibit.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 20, 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPrints and Paintings (National Archives Identifier 778817)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
On view