Pickman-Derby House, 70 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts
1825
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
1825
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
This painting shows a large, three-story house with a white facade and green shutters. The house has a small front yard with a black iron fence and a few trees. A man on horseback rides past the house, while several people stand on the sidewalk or in front of the house. The house is set against a backdrop of other buildings and trees, with a cloudy sky above. The painting is done in oil paint and has a detailed, realistic style. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the work of artist Mary Jane Derby.
