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Sketchbook of New York State and New Brunswick
John William Martens (American (born in London, England), 1794–1864)
1840–50
Medium/Technique
Graphite, brush and brown wash and watercolor on paper in bound notebook
Dimensions
16.8 x 25.4 cm (6 5/8 x 10 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Conrad Martens
Accession Number1985.962
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsDrawings – Sketchbooks
Description47 leaves and 3 loose inserts. Brown leather, stamped and gilded.
InscriptionsSubjects depicted include: Mohowk River at Little Falls, N. Y.; Erie Canal; Trenton Falls; Black River Falls; Constableville, Lewis County, N. Y.: Frederickton and St. John's River; New Bruswick; Greenwood Cemetary; Col. Munroe's House, Manhattan; Mt. Pleasant House, Lake Mohegan, N. Y. on leaf 32 signed by John W. Martens.
ProvenanceConrad Martens, Brevard, NC (great-grandson of artist); gift to MFA, December 1985.