Federal House with Lyre-design Fence

Anonymous, American, 19th century

19th century · Ink wash over graphite · Drawings and Prints

We are shown a Federal style house with two main stories, tall multi-paned windows, and an attic. The building has a central chimney, pedimented and pilastered doorframe and single-story addition at the back. Located close to the street with a neighboring dwelling seen at left, the house is separated from the street by hedges that alternate with a white lyre-shaped fence. A birdhouse shaped like a Gothic cathedral supported by tall posts stands in the garden at right. On the sidewalk in front, a girl pushes a two wheeled covered doll carriage.

Artist

Anonymous, American, 19th century

Date

19th century

Medium

Ink wash over graphite

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Bequest of Herbert Mitchell, 2008