Walworth Stilson

On the Edge of the Meadow

Maker

Walworth Stilson (American), designer

Title

On the Edge of the Meadow

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

etching

Supports

Dimensions

16.5 x 12.7 cm (6 1/2 x 5 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Original--Recto:signed in pencil under image on right:Walworth StilsonVerso:in pencil in LL and LR corners:24.447In Plate--In LL:On the edge of the meadow,/It is an old worn gate before us here/That wades in blossoms and the Knee-deep grass, Awaiting us till we should seek to pass/Its unused way, my little love and I:/And now as two lone spirits, hand in hand, We pause beneath the smiling summer sky/Before the entrance to this unknown land./A soft green beckoning field is lying there,/Of daisies billowing in shade or sun; Alluring voices fill the mild sweet air/And whisper that our joy has scarce begun./The way looks fair that holds our weal or woe,/Love, shall we linger here or shall we go?/Walworth Stilson

Marks: Stamped in brown ink on verso:RISD/MUSEUM/OF ART/PROVIDENCE/RHODE ISLANDinscribed in circle.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke

Object Number

24.447

Type

Image use

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Tombstone

Walworth Stilson (American), designer
On the Edge of the Meadow
etching
16.5 x 12.7 cm (6 1/2 x 5 inches) (plate)
Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke 24.447

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