Natural Bridge, Virginia
Artist
Augustus Köllner
(American, 1812 - 1906)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1862
MediumSepia and graphite drawing on wove paper
DimensionsOverall: 7 5/16 x 9 3/16 in. (18.5 x 23.4 cm)
Overall, Mat: 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (36.2 x 48.9 cm)
Overall, Mat: 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (36.2 x 48.9 cm)
InscribedOn back lower left: "Aug. Kollner of Phila Circa 1862" over "A4223"; lower right upside down "G829-5D23". Notation on back in writing of J.D.H., Jr.: "from Albert Duveen 1014 Madison Avenue, N.Y.C. 17/IV/55".
Credit LineThe Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, VA
Object number55.11.2
Not on view
DescriptionDrawing in sepia wash. Made for Kollner's "Views of American Cities". Drawing depicts the bridge and two gentlemen in skirted coats at right.Label TextAugustus Köllner American, 1813–1906 Natural Bridge, Virginia, ca. 1862 Sepia and graphite drawing on wove paper In this wash drawing, two tourists or scientists admire Natural Bridge, Virginia’s long-famous geological wonder. One of these gentlemen may be a self-portrait of the artist, Augustus Köllner, who traveled widely throughout America creating landscapes and city views for publication. The Museum bought this drawing through the Norfolk Newspapers’ Art Trust Fund, which during the 1950s and ’60s supported the purchase of dozens of paintings and prints depicting Virginia scenes and of fine antique silver by local craftsmen. Museum purchase, Norfolk Newspapers’ Art Trust Fund 55.11.2 Exhibition History"Drawn from the Vault: Collecting American Works on Paper at the Chrysler Museum," Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, May 10 - July 27, 2014.Published ReferencesKollner's "Views of American Cities" in Stokes and Haskell and NY Public Library.
