Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
British Frigate Pursuing an American Privateer "Catch Me If You Can" During the War of 1812; verso: sketch of same two ships
Object Number:
1963.123
Date:
c. 1812?
Medium:
Watercolor, brown ink, graphite, and scratching out on paper; graphite
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/4 x 20 3/4 in. ( 33.7 x 52.7 cm )
mat: 21 x 28 1/4 x 1 in. ( 53.3 x 71.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Marine
Credit Line:
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
