Carter's Grove
1898
Step into the grand foyer of Carter's Grove through the eyes of Ernest Peixotto in this lively 1898 sketch. A massive archway frames a sweeping wooden staircase that curves upward, while a rolled-up carpet in the foreground suggests a moment of transition—perhaps a renovation or a grand arrival. Peixotto, a celebrated travel illustrator, uses loose ink washes to create deep shadows in the wood paneling, contrasting sharply with the bright, tree-filled view through the open doorway on the right. It feels like a snapshot of history, capturing the quiet elegance of this famous Virginia plantation just before the turn of the century.
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