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The Elder's Daughter
The Elder's Daughter

The Elder's Daughter

Artist John Rogers American, 1829 - 1904
Date1886
MediumSlip cast plaster, paint
DimensionsOverall: 22 x 20 x 10 in. (55.9 x 50.8 x 25.4 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineDonated by Charles R.Wood
Object number1992.4.19
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Not on view
Collections
  • Sculpture
  • American Paintings & Sculpture
Signed"JOHN ROGERS/NEW YORK" intaglio printing in sans serif capitals on the left top of the base.
Inscribed"THE ELDER'S DAUGHTER" intaglio printing sans serif block capitals on the front face of the base
Markings"91" in pencil on the back, refers to box number according to Lubus appraisal. No patent marking although it was patented in February of 1887, but on sale before Christmas of 1886 (per Wallace, see NOTES).
DescriptionParlor sculpture of a male figure in "Puritan" dress (also assumed from the title 'Elder') riding a horse with a girl in a long cloak riding behind the saddle and a young male figure standing to her right offering an apple. Oval base.Exhibition History"The Sculpture of John Rogers from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Wood," March 23 to April 30, 1972, The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, NY with accompanying catalog.ProvenanceGlens Falls, NY, Charles R. Wood
1992, Glens Falls, NY, The Hyde Collection Trust