This painting displays several views of landscapes and buildings, all surrounding a central, oval depiction of one landscape with several buildings. At the bottom is a label that reads "Views of the Buildings & Surroundings of the Berks County Alms House. 1878". The scenes include lush hills, clear skies, and a variety of buildings. In the center is the main complex of the Alms House with red buildings, gardens, fields, roads, carriages, and livestock. Surrounding this central oval is a decorative border with a crest or shield at the top.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1878
- Medium
- oil on zinc
- Dimensions
- 6186 × 5085 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original