Historic New England

Construction Site of New Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 612-B

The image shows the construction site of the New Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The scene includes large tents set up on a grassy area, with a fenced walkway and some young trees. In the background, there are buildings and a hillside visible, adding an urban context to the site.

Date: 1901-06-14

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391771

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.612-B

Construction Site of New Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 613-B

The image depicts the construction site for the new Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Several large tents are visible, accompanied by groups of people gathered around the perimeter. The tents are set up on an open field, with a few trees and buildings visible in the distant background.

Date: 1901-06-14

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391772

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.613-B

Construction Site of New Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 614-B

The image shows a construction site with large tents, likely near the site for the new Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. People are visible walking around the area, and several buildings can be seen in the background. The site appears to be a mix of open land and temporary structures.

Date: 1901-06-14

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391773

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.614-B

Hall of the Maidens, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 615-B

The image shows the Hall of the Maidens in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. It features numerous classical sculptures on pedestals, including a prominent statue of a male figure with a staff in the foreground. Various other sculptures depicting human forms and classical scenes are displayed througho...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391774

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.615-B

Guidoello Guidarelli Effigy, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 618-B

The image depicts an effigy of Guidoello Guidarelli located in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The effigy is displayed prominently on a raised platform within a gallery filled with various sculptural reliefs and statues. The room includes numerous other art pieces mounted on the walls and arranged ...

Date: 1901-07-19

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391775

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.618-B

Hall of the Maidens, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 619-B

The image shows the Hall of the Maidens at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The hall features numerous classical sculptures of varying sizes displayed on pedestals. Notable pieces include seated and standing male figures, with a frieze on the upper wall depicting a dynamic series of relief figures...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391776

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.619-B

Rosalie, Painting by Washington Allston, 623-B

The image depicts the painting "Rosalie" by Washington Allston. It shows a portrait of a woman with long hair, seated, and wearing a dress with detailed sleeves. She appears to have one hand on her chest and the other resting in her lap. The painting is housed in a decorative frame with ornate corne...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391777

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.623-B

Christ Healing the Sick, Painting by Washington Allston, 620-B

The image shows a painting by Washington Allston titled "Christ Healing the Sick." It depicts a group of people, with Christ positioned in the center, appearing to heal a figure kneeling before him. The scene includes several other figures observing the event. The painting exhibits signs of aging, v...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391778

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.620-B

The Sisters, Painting by Washington Allston, 624-B

The image shows the painting "The Sisters" by Washington Allston, photographed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The artwork features two women dressed in elegant clothing, one facing forward and the other turned away, looking back over her shoulder. The piece is framed and mounted above a decor...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391779

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.624-B

Nude Female Leaning on Block, Drawing by Washington Allston, 625-B

The drawing by Washington Allston depicts a nude figure viewed from the back, leaning with the left arm on a large block. The figure stands in a contrapposto pose, with most of the weight on one leg. The scene is set against a plain background, emphasizing the form and details of the figure and the ...

Date: 1906-10-16

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391780

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.625-B

Coast Scene on the Mediterranean, Painting by Washington Allston, 626-B

The image shows a painting titled "Coast Scene on the Mediterranean" by Washington Allston, photographed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The artwork is housed in an ornate frame with intricate, decorative designs. The painting itself depicts ships along a coastline, set against a clouded sky.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391781

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.626-B

Diana on a Chase, Painting by Washington Allston, 627-B

The image shows a large framed painting titled "Diana on a Chase" by Washington Allston, mounted on a patterned wall in an interior space. The painting depicts a landscape with trees and figures, likely including Diana, amidst a mountainous backdrop. The room features decorative wall sconces and app...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391782

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.627-B

Washington Allston, Self-Portrait, 629-B

The image shows a framed self-portrait of Washington Allston photographed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The painting depicts a man with short hair, wearing a dark coat with a white shirt and cravat. The ornate frame features decorative patterns, and the label at the bottom of the frame ident...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391783

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.629-B

Study for Belshazzar's Feast, Painting by Washington Allston, 630-B

The image shows a painting titled "Study for Belshazzar's Feast" by Washington Allston, photographed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. It depicts a scene with several figures, including a seated person on the left and others standing or gesturing in various postures. The setting appears to be an i...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391784

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.630-B

Female Nude, Drawing by Washington Allston, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 632-B

The image is a drawing by Washington Allston titled "Female Nude" and is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. It depicts a nude female figure standing next to a rectangular block. The figure is shown in a subtle contrapposto pose, with her right arm resting on the block.

Date: 1906-10-16

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391785

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.632-B

Eleanor, Painting by Frank Weston Benson, 633-B

The painting titled "Eleanor" by Frank Weston Benson depicts a woman seated outdoors, wearing a light dress. She is holding a large brimmed hat on her lap. The background features a leafy environment with a white picket fence and trees, creating a serene setting. The painting is framed and displayed...

Date: 1908-07-16

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391786

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.633-B

Copy of S. B. Capsen Homestead, 634-B

The image is a copy of a painting depicting the S. B. Capsen Homestead. It shows a large, two-story house with multiple chimneys, surrounded by trees. A person is visible walking near a fence, and several chickens are on the dirt road in front of the house. In the background, there are additional bu...

Date: 1896-03-23

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391787

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.634-B

White Mountains, North Conway, Painting by Benjamin Champney, 636-B

The painting depicts a pastoral landscape of the White Mountains in North Conway. It showcases open fields with scattered trees and rocks in the foreground. In the middle ground, there are a few structures, including what appears to be a church with a steeple. The background features the White Mount...

Date: 1907-11-20

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391788

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.636-B

Cows, Painting by Joseph Foxcroft Cole, 637-B

The painting by Joseph Foxcroft Cole depicts several cows resting and standing in a pastoral landscape. The scene features a few trees scattered across the background with the cows positioned both lying down and standing beneath one of the larger trees. The overall setting appears to be tranquil and...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391789

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.637-B

Mars, Venus and Vulcan, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 638-B

The painting "Mars, Venus and Vulcan" by John Singleton Copley depicts a mythological scene. Venus is seated in the center, with Mars standing to the right in armor and holding a spear. Vulcan is on the left, partially hidden, working on an object. Two cherubic figures are present; one is flying abo...

Date: 1905-08-18

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391790

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.638-B

The Guitar Player, Painting by Joseph DeCamp, 639-B

The image depicts a painting titled "The Guitar Player" by Joseph DeCamp. It was photographed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The painting shows a woman seated, playing a guitar. She is wearing an off-the-shoulder dress and looking down at the instrument. The setting is subdued, with sheet music...

Date: 1908-08-21

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391791

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.639-B

Boston Art Club Painting by Hiram Peabody Flagg, 641-B

This is an unidentified painting from "The Boston Art Club" by Hiram Peabody Flagg. It depicts a scene in a town square. A group of people, dressed in period attire, are gathered around a large cart or carriage loaded with goods. The buildings in the background suggest a village setting, with a stru...

Date: ca. 1891-01

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391792

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.641-B

Head of Old Man, Drawing by William Morris Hunt, 643-B

The drawing, titled "Head of Old Man," by William Morris Hunt depicts the profile of an elderly man with a beard. The image shows the man's head in a slightly bowed position, suggesting a contemplative or introspective demeanor. The drawing was photographed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

Date: 1905-09-28

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391793

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.643-B

Tiger in the Desert, Drawing by William Morris Hunt, 644-B

The drawing by William Morris Hunt depicts a tiger standing in a desert landscape. The background features a flat expanse with distant hills, emphasizing the open and barren terrain. The tiger is shown in profile, walking with its gaze directed forward. Photographed from A. M. Brown's collection, 38...

Date: 1906-04-20

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391794

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.644-B

The Violet Girl, Lithograph by William Morris Hunt, 645-B

The lithograph titled "The Violet Girl" by William Morris Hunt depicts a young girl seated in a chair. She is wearing a headscarf and appears to be holding flowers or violets in her lap. The background shows a wall with patterned designs. Photographed from A. M. Brown's collection, 389 Marlboro Stre...

Date: 1906-04-18

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391795

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.645-B

The Wreck on the Shore, Print of Painting by William Morris Hunt, 646-B

The image is a print of the painting "The Wreck on the Shore" by William Morris Hunt. It depicts a shipwreck on a rocky coastline with waves crashing over the wrecked vessel. A cliff with rocks rises on the left, extending toward the ocean, while the horizon stretches into the distance on the right....

Date: 1907-04-21

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391796

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.646-B

The Hurdy-Gurdy Boy, Lithograph by William Morris Hunt, 647-B

The lithograph titled "The Hurdy-Gurdy Boy" by William Morris Hunt depicts a young boy seated while holding and playing a hurdy-gurdy. He is dressed in a jacket with a collared shirt, and there is a bare branch visible in the background. The boy gazes to the side with a gentle expression. Photograph...

Date: 1907-04-21

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391797

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.647-B

Summer Twilight, Lithograph by William Morris Hunt, 648-B

The lithograph titled "Summer Twilight" by William Morris Hunt depicts a serene landscape with a body of water on the right side and grassy banks on the left. Two figures are visible near the water's edge. In the background, a cluster of trees rises on the right, and the sky appears expansive, contr...

Date: 1906-04-21

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391798

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.648-B

Pine Woods, Painting by William Morris Hunt, 649-B

The image shows "Pine Woods," a painting by William Morris Hunt, photographed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The painting features a forest scene with tall trees. In the foreground, a person stands next to a white horse. The painting is encased within an ornate frame.

Date: 1910-09-02

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391799

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.649-B

Pine Woods, Painting by William Morris Hunt, 650-B

The painting "Pine Woods" by William Morris Hunt, photographed in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, depicts a wooded scene. Located amidst tall trees, a person stands next to a white horse on a path. The trees form a dense forest backdrop.

Date: 1910-09-02

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391800

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.650-B

Pine Woods, Detail, Painting by William Morris Hunt, 651-B

The painting "Pine Woods, Detail" by William Morris Hunt, photographed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, depicts a man standing beside a horse in a wooded area. The scene includes tall trees, and the horse bears a saddle. The overall setting suggests a forest environment. Photographed for Henry ...

Date: 1910-09-02

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391801

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.651-B

Salem, Massachusetts, Painting by Philip Little, 652-B

The painting by Philip Little depicts a waterfront scene in Salem, Massachusetts. It shows several ships docked at a harbor, with a variety of vessels and structures along the water. There are figures depicted, possibly sailors or workers, and the scene includes various barrels or crates in the fore...

Date: 1910-02-21

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391802

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.652-B

Salem, Massachusetts, Painting by Philip Little, 653-B

The image shows a painting by Philip Little, titled "Salem, Massachusetts." It depicts a dense forest scene with tall trees and a textured forest floor. The style appears to emphasize texture and depth in the depiction of natural elements.

Date: 1910-02-21

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391803

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.653-B

Salem, Massachusetts, Painting by Philip Little, 654-B

The image shows a painting by Philip Little depicting a scene in Salem, Massachusetts. The artwork features an industrial waterfront with large wooden structures and a building emitting smoke in the background. The textured brushstrokes create a dynamic representation of the water and sky.

Date: 1910-02-21

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391804

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.654-B

The Sisters, Painting by Washington Allston, 655-B

The image depicts the painting "The Sisters" by Washington Allston, displayed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The artwork shows two women, both draped in dark garments, interacting with one another. Below the painting is an elaborate mantelpiece clock adorned with a female figure. The frame of t...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391805

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.655-B

Mrs. Raymond Sitting in Studio, 656-B

The image shows a woman identified as Mrs. Raymond sitting in a studio. She is holding a violin and bow while leaning against a piano. The room is decorated with multiple framed pictures and artworks on the wallpapered walls. A small table with a cloth and a flower vase is visible, along with a fire...

Date: 1901-11-21

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391806

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.656-B

Oliver Cromwell, Mezzotint, 2560-B

The image depicts Oliver Cromwell standing in armor on a pedestal, holding a baton in one hand and a book in the other. Surrounding him are various allegorical symbols, including a globe with a sun and moon, a bird, and a ribbon with inscriptions. Two columns flank Cromwell, each adorned with illust...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392957

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.2560-B

Thomas Jefferson, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 2561-B

The image depicts a framed painting by Gilbert Stuart featuring Thomas Jefferson. The painting shows Jefferson in profile, set within a circular border. The frame is prominently displayed, and the work is positioned against a backdrop that includes other partially visible framed objects.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392958

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2561-B

Governor Bowdoin, 2562-B

The image depicts a man standing in a formal interior setting, dressed in 18th-century attire, which includes a long coat, waistcoat, and breeches. The background features architectural elements and drapery, and a chair is visible in the foreground.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392959

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2562-B

Sarah Wentworth Apthorp (Mrs. Perez Morton), Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 2563-B

The painting by Gilbert Stuart depicts Sarah Wentworth Apthorp, also known as Mrs. Perez Morton. She is portrayed wearing a veil that drapes over her head and shoulders, with curls framing her face. The artwork captures only the upper portion of her torso, emphasizing her facial expression. The pain...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392960

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2563-B

Sarah Wentworth Apthorp (Mrs. Perez Morton), Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 2564-B

The painting depicts a woman, identified as Sarah Wentworth Apthorp, also known as Mrs. Perez Morton. She is portrayed in a veil, with curly hair framing her face. The artwork is set against a soft, indistinct background, highlighting the woman's features. The painting is bordered by a decorative fr...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392961

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2564-B

Benjamin Franklin, Painting by Joseph Duplessis, 2565-B

The image is of a framed portrait painting by Joseph Duplessis. It depicts Benjamin Franklin in an oval format. The frame has an ornate design with decorative details around its edges. The painting is positioned against a backdrop with a structured pattern on the left.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392962

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2565-B

Governor Simon Bradstreet, 2566-B

The image features a framed portrait of Simon Bradstreet, identified as the Governor of Massachusetts from 1679 to 1686, and in 1691. The portrait is displayed with a sign above it stating his name and tenure as governor. The ornate frame surrounding the portrait has intricate detailing. It was phot...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392963

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2566-B

William Tudor, 2567-B

The image is a portrait of a man identified as William Tudor. He is depicted in a formal attire typical of the late 18th to early 19th century, with a high-collared shirt and a dark coat. The portrait appears to be painted and framed, with the artist's name, Baldwin Coolidge, visible at the bottom.

Date: 1907-09-10

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392964

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2567-B

George Washington, Drawing by H. Fullerton, 2568-B

The image shows a framed drawing of George Washington by H. Fullerton. The artwork depicts Washington in profile wearing a military uniform, enclosed in a round frame, which is mounted on a square backing.

Date: 1913-10-25

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392965

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2568-B

Reverend Joseph Stevens Buckminister, Painting Gilbert Stuart, 2569-B

The painting depicts Reverend Joseph Stevens Buckminister seated and facing slightly to the right. He is holding a book in his left hand and wearing a dark coat with a white collar. The artwork is framed and includes a nameplate identifying the subject and the artist, Gilbert Stuart.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392966

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2569-B

Benjamin Franklin, Painting by Joseph Siffred Duplessis, 2570-B

The image is a painting of Benjamin Franklin by Joseph Siffred Duplessis. It features Franklin in a formal pose, wearing traditional 18th-century attire. The portrait is oval-shaped and set in an ornate frame, with a plaque at the bottom identifying the artist and subject. The painting is housed in ...

Date: 1902-02-05

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392967

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2570-B

Samuel Adams, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 2571-B

The image depicts a painting titled "Samuel Adams" by John Singleton Copley. It features a portrait of a man, Samuel Adams, shown from the waist up. He is dressed in period attire, with a prominent coat. The painting is surrounded by an ornate frame, and below the portrait, there is a plaque with th...

Date: 1899-04-26

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392968

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2571-B

Samuel Adams, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 2572-B

The image depicts a painting by John Singleton Copley of Samuel Adams. The portrait features Adams standing beside a table with his hand resting on several documents. The painting is framed in an elaborately carved border, and below the painting is a nameplate with "Samuel Adams" inscribed on it.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392969

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2572-B

Martha Jefferson Randolph, 2573-B

The image is a portrait of a woman identified as Martha Jefferson Randolph. She is depicted wearing a bonnet with ribbons and a dark garment. The portrait is framed with an ornate border.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392970

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2573-B

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