Federal House with Lyre-design Fence

Anonymous, American, 19th century American

19th century

Not on view

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.

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Title: Federal House with Lyre-design Fence
Artist: Anonymous, American, 19th century
Date: 19th century
Medium: Ink wash over graphite
Dimensions: Sheet: 6 15/16 × 9 1/4 in. (17.7 × 23.5 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Bequest of Herbert Mitchell, 2008
Object Number: 2018.839.125
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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