(In cartouche): Behold the Labor of my tender age / The work that did my studious hours engage, / With anxious care I did those colours place / To gain a smile from my dear Parents face. / Pray give my little merits all their due / For all my pleasure lies in pleasing you / God prosper them who gave me this / And crown them with immortal bliss / / (Near the bottom in the center of geometric flowered tree with a bird on the top): Elizabeth Heysham Christmas 1829

Maker

Heysham, Elizabeth

Date made

1829

Origin

England

In Bolton & Co.

No

Predominent Motif

Large three story building dominates the upper third. Urns with plants and pots of flowers decorate the roofs. Various birds, insects, animals and flowers are placed around the building. At the bottom angels on L and R of center holding crowns. Flowers, trees, dogs, squirrels and flowering trees across bottom third. Arcaded rose bud border all four sides.

Inscription

(In cartouche): Behold the Labor of my tender age / The work that did my studious hours engage, / With anxious care I did those colours place / To gain a smile from my dear Parents face. / Pray give my little merits all their due / For all my pleasure lies in pleasing you / God prosper them who gave me this / And crown them with immortal bliss / / (Near the bottom in the center of geometric flowered tree with a bird on the top): Elizabeth Heysham Christmas 1829

Length Without Frame

20 5/16"

Width Without Frame

17 3/16"

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#1960.9.89 Gift of Mrs. James W. Packard (Elizabeth Gillmer, class of 1894)

Owner

Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY