Rest Soldier Rest

Object NameReverse painting

Made FromGlass

Date1880-1900

Place MadeUnited States

Techniqueblown glass; oil painting

Size(Frame): 55.7 x 49.6 cm; (glass): 50.8 x 44.5 cm

Accession Number64.4.106

Credit LineGift of Col. and Mrs. Edgar William Garbisch

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown glass, oil painting. Rectangle; large war monument in center with a plinth holding a soldier leaning on his rifle; above his head are two cherubs bringing wreaths; to left and right of the cherubs are crossed swords and a uniform cap and the initials "G.A.R." above a rifle. The title is at top on a banner. To the left and right of the monument are men and women in civilian dress above four sailors on the left and five soldiers on the right; across the bottom of the panel is a battle scene. Frame: gilt wood with corner mounts and carved decoration.
Provenance

Source Bernice Chrysler Garbisch (1907-1979) - 1964-10-23

Source Colonel Edgar William Garbisch (1899-1979) - 1964-10-23