The Residence of Zebulon Buffett, Jericho Road, Long Island

The Residence of Zebulon Buffett, Jericho Road, Long Island

Residence; Barn; Farm; Field; Outbuildings; Buffett, Zebulon

Watercolor and lead pencil on paper showing the residence and farm of Zebulon Buffett. Center of foreground has man standing on road holding the lead to two cows, road extends back and to the left, split rail fencing and clusters of small trees on right and left sides of the road. Midground to right side has barn structure with flock of chickens outside, additional outbuildings to right of center; main two-and-a-half story residence with several additions to left of center surrounded by white picket fence; pond located to left side with more cows standing nearby, several taller trees behind the pond. Background not visible behind buildings and trees along horizon line, sky painted with dappled blue pigment.

Lange, Edward (1846-1912) [Artist]

Edward Lange (1846-1912), The Residence of Zebulon Buffett, Jericho Road, Long Island, 1870, Watercolor and lead pencil on paper, 9.5 x 16.5 in., Private Collection, via Christie's Auction House

1870

9.5 x 16.5 in.

Painting

Signed lower left corner, "E. Lange. 1870"

Watercolor and lead pencil on paper

New York; Suffolk County; Town of Huntington; Dix Hills

Private Collection, via Christie's Auction House