Art - Watercolor Painting, with Poem

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Art - Watercolor Painting, with Poem

Watercolor mounted on board, edges show water damage. It was found in the back of a framed object Helen took apart. Subject of watercolor is peonies framing a poem, written with gilt (supposedly suspended in kerosene to secure the gold): 'Sleep sweet Within this quiet room O thou whoe'er thou art- And let no mournful yesterday disturb thy peaceful heart; Nor let it tomorrow scare the rest with dreams of coming ills. Thy maker is thy changeless friend: His love surrounds thee still, Forget thyself and all the world: put out each feverish light, the stars are watching overhead. Sleep sweet - Good night - Good night!' On reverse is handwritten in ink: 'Stevens family from Papa, May 21, 1896

Artifacts

29.8 x 42.9 cm (11.8 x 16.9 in)

1896

2007-03-27

Drawer #4 Wooden Cabinet

October 2000

Helen Magargal