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Illustrated Glossary: Related Terms
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Artist Colony
A group of individuals having similar interests, occupations, usually living in a particular locality and forming a community
Bringing together all of his artistic friends was Henry Ward Ranger’s first step in forming the new artist colony at Old Lyme.
Image Caption:
The Hot Air Club with artists on the side porch, 1905 |
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Boardinghouse
A private house that provides accommodations (a place to stay) and meals for paying guests.
Miss Florence turned her house into a boardinghouse and charged $7 a week for a room and meals.
Image Caption:
Winfield Scott Clime (1881-1958)
The Artist’s Home, c. 1948
Oil on canvas |
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Bohemian
A person, such as an artist or writer, who lives and acts free of regard for conventional rules and practice
Living the life of a true bohemian, Peter sleeps all day and paints to his music all night.
Image Caption:
Arthur Heming painting en plein air |
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Exhibition
A public display of the work of artists or artisans, or objects of general interest
Each August, the Lyme artists would put together an exhibition of the paintings they finished that summer.
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Second annual Lyme exhibition at the town library |
 
| Foxhunt
Popular in England, this hunt features hunters on horseback following running hounds (dogs) in pursuit of a fox
The four prints over the fireplace in the dining room depict an English foxhunt.
Image Caption 1 :
F. C. Tanner (Painter)
Charles Hunt (Engraver)
Ackermann and Co., London (Publisher)
The Fox Chase, Plate I: “A Southerly Wind and a Cloudy Sky,” 1834
Engraving on paper
Image Caption 2 :
F. C. Tanner (Painter)
Charles Hunt (Engraver)
Ackermann and Co., London (Publisher)
The Fox Chase, Plate II: “A Southerly Wind and a Cloudy Sky,” 1834
Engraving on paper
Image Caption 3 :
F. C. Tanner (Painter)
Charles Hunt (Engraver)
Ackermann and Co., London (Publisher)
The Fox Chase, Plate III: “A Southerly Wind and a Cloudy Sky,” 1834
Engraving on paper
Image Caption 4 :
F. C. Tanner (Painter)
Charles Hunt (Engraver)
Ackermann and Co., London (Publisher)
The Fox Chase, Plate IV: “A Southerly Wind and a Cloudy Sky,” 1834
Engraving on paper |
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In Situ
In place or position; undisturbed
Although many of Miss Florence’s belongings were sold, the painted doors and panels remained in situ over the years.
Image Caption:
Miss Florence in dining room |
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Packet Boat
Also called packet ships, these small vessels carried mail, passengers, and goods regularly on a fixed route at sea, on rivers, or along coasts.
Florence Griswold’s father was the captain of a packet boat and he would sail from New York to London transporting people and packages back and forth.
Image Caption:
Samuel Walters (1811-1882)
The Northumberland, 1847
Oil on canvas
Gift in Honor of the Centennial; Donated
by Mr. William E.S. Griswold, Jr. |
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Parlor
A room in a private home or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
The artists would gather in the parlor after diner to listen to music and play cards.
Image Caption:
Woodhull Adams (1854-1922)
Miss Florence’s Parlor, 1912
Oil on canvas
Gift of Dr. Matthew Griswold, Sr. |
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Wiggle Game
A drawing game in which one person draws squiggly lines on a sheet of paper and the other person uses those lines to make a picture of something
The artists would pass hours at a time playing the wiggle game in the parlor during the evenings.
Image Caption:
Will Howe Foote (1874-1965)
Wiggle Drawing (Woman Sitting on Man)
Graphite on paper
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