Framed serigraph print of Massachusetts Hall, University of Cambridge, Mass., by Jonathan Fisher, early 20th century

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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

undated

Location Note

HAV-01-403-Z-C-604

GUSN

GUSN-358417

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Description

Framed serigraph print of artist Jonathan Fisher's gouache drawing "Massachusetts Hall in the University of Cambridge, New England." The original gouache drawing was completed circa 1790. The frame measures 17 1/2 by 19 1/2 inches. The print was printed by Holman's Print Shop, Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts, during the early 20th century. On the verso of the frame, a sticker from the print shop is found. It lists the address as 172 Newbury Street, Boston 16, Massachusetts. The subject of the print is "Massachusetts Hall / Serigraph after Gouache/ Drawing by Jonathan Fisher." The order number is listed as 103730 and the framing number is listed as 2120.

Details

Descriptive Terms

screen prints
academic architecture
halls (interior spaces)
architectural elements
Georgian (British Renaissance-Baroque style)
universities (buildings)
universities (institutions)
brickwork (masonry)
screen prints

Inscription

MASSACHUSETTS HALL / in the UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, NEW ENGLAND. (printed)
HOLDMAN's PRINT SHOP, INC. / 172 NEWBURY STREET / BOSTON 16, MASSACHUSETTS / Subject: Massachusetts Hall / Serigraph after Gouache / Drawing by Jonathan Fisher / Artist: / Order No.: 103730 / Framing No.: 2120 (Applied)

Physical Descrption

1 framed serigraph print ; 17 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

2015

Reference Code

GC002.02.338

Acqusition Type

Gift

Date Notes

early 20th century

Credit Line

Gift of Joan Pearson Watkins Revocable Trust, 2015

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)
Cambridge (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Holmann's Print Shop, Inc. (Printer)

Material Type

screen prints

Other Organizations

Harvard University

Subjects

Art
Architecture

Conservation Note

Print was kept in its original frame.
Due to the torn backing paper, this item is stored glass down and should be handled with extreme care.

Restrictions

Frame is in overall good condition, only minor scuffing along the edges. The back of the frame is torn in various places and could easily tear.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

HAV-01-403-Z-C-604

Language Note

Materials are entirely in English.

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