Berks County Almshouse, 1878

Amerikanische Malerei 1878–1884, 1878

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.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1878–1884
Date
1878
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on zinc
Dimensions
82.5 × 99.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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.

Amerikanische Malerei 1878–1884