J. F. Donald
Newport Harbor
1874
Physical Qualities
Oil on canvas, Framed: 26 x 31 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (66 x 80.6 x 6.4 cm) Unframed: 21 1/4 x 26 3/4 in. (54 x 67.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, New York
Object Number
1973.92.3
This bird's-eye view of the harbor at Newport, Rhode Island, shows a developed waterfront with a profusion of sailing vessels occupying the expanse of water beyond the city wharves. The paddle steamer Newport, smoke billowing from her stacks, is seen on the extreme right approaching the harbor. Numerous landmarks are discernable, among them Goat Island opposite the piers, Fort Adams on Brenton's Point, and across the harbor, Conanicut Island with its small community of summer cottages. Also visible is the circular bastion Fort Brown near a formation of rocks called Dumplings.
Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, New York
BMA, "American Folk Art From The Baltimore Museum of Art and Local Collections," Apr.4-June 18, 1978, p.7, no. 31
Heritage Plantation of Sandwich, "Romancing the Shore: Views of Coastal New England", May 13, 1990 - October 14, 1990, no. 33.
Heritage Plantation of Sandwich, "Romancing the Shore: Views of Coastal New England", May 13, 1990 - October 14, 1990, no. 33.
Sona K. Johnston, "American Painting 1750-1900 from the Collection of The Baltimore Museum of Art," 1983, p. 46.
Inscribed: I.I., "J.F. DONALD/SKETCH 1874"
On View: American Wing Second Floor, Scott 05
