Collection Highlights
Castle Garden, New York City
Date:
1859
Object Number:
1972.13
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brush - damaged bristles
Object Number:
1932.237b.126
Date:
1815-1850
Medium:
Wood, bristles, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 1/4 in. (30.5 x 0.6 cm)
Marks:
Stamped "1" on handle.
Description:
Dark brown wood handle, tapers slightly to end. Cylindrical, seamed, metal ferrule. White bristles, damaged.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this tabouret was used by Asher B. Durand, an artist and engraver best known for his Hudson River school paintings.
Credit Line:
Gift of Nora Durand Woodman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
