Depicts the Neshaminy Creek and lush grounds near William Birch's estate in Bucks County. View includes a woman standing near a potted tree, an abandoned bridge, and the abandoned toll house converted by Birch into his studio. Birch resided at the estate from 1798 to 1818. Birch sold the property in 1805, continue to dwell on the grounds, and repurchased the estate in 1813., Title from item., Date inferred from 1809 publication date of plate after drawing., Published as title page to first edition, later subtitle plate in The country seats of the United States of North America, with some scenes connected with them., Gift of David Doret and Linda G. Mitchell., Lib. Company. Annual Report, 2019, p. 88-89.
Creator
Birch, William Russell, 1755-1834, artist
Date
[ca. 1808]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Doret and Mitchell Collection - Drawings & Watercolors [P.2019.4]
