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Stage Office Sign

Francis Law Durand

National Gallery of Art

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.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3356 × 4317 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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