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The Hotel Earlington, Richfield Springs, NY 1894

George Welch

Watercolor and pencil on paper

24" x 34"

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"The Hotel Earlington" by George Welch and James Ware.

The Hotel Earlington (1894)
Watercolor and pencil on paper, 22" x 33"
Signed lower left "G Welch" (painter) and "James E. Ware, Architect, NY" lower right.

This work was commissioned by the owner of Hotel Earlington. The building was rendered in exact architectural detail by the architect James Ware, and artist George Welch painted in the buildings, figures, and scenery.

 

Reproduced in color on the back cover of the New York State Historical Association's magazine Heritage, May/June 1985 issue.

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Frame on "The Hotel Earlington" by George Welch and James Ware.

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George Welch signature on "The Hotel Earlington".

Signed and dated "George Welch 94" lower left.

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Ware signature on "The Hotel Earlington".

Signed "James E. Ware, Architect, NY" lower right.

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Detail of "The Hotel Earlington" watercolor.

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Detail of "The Hotel Earlington" watercolor.

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Promotional Engraving

The Hotel Earlington

The Hotel Earlington promoted itself as facing "the new Bathing House" which was just being constructed in Richfield Springs. Taking the waters was seen as a healthful way to spend part of the summer months throughout upstate New York.

Click to view Hotel Earlington brochure
Heritage magazine's article on NY watering places
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