Artist/Maker
David Matthew
(ca. 1810–ca. 1890)
Locomotive "DeWitt Clinton" in 1831
1884
Place madeNew York, United States, North America
Black ink and watercolor on paper, whose verso is printed with a patent license application, laid on card
Overall: 11 1/4 × 17 7/8 in. (28.6 × 45.4 cm)
Mat: 22 × 23 in. (55.9 × 58.4 cm)
Mat: 22 × 23 in. (55.9 × 58.4 cm)
Gift of the Estate of Hilda R. Williamson
1975.3
The Mohawk and Hudson Railroad Company laid its original seventeen-mile stretch of track between Albany and Schenectady in upstate New York in 1831 and first operated with horse-drawn cars, but the success of the southern railroads with locomotives resulted in the company placing an order in April 1831 for a locomotive with the West Point Foundry Association in New York City. It was given the name De Witt Clinton and was the first used in New York State.
DescriptionA scene of the various transportation systems associated with the Erie Canal and Mohawk and Hudson Railroad in 1831-32.SignedSigned at end of copious inscription at lower right in black ink: "David Matthew."
InscribedInscribed and signed at end of copious inscription at lower right in black ink: "David Matthew."
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
