Collection Highlights
Panoramic View of New York City (in Eight Sections)
Date:
1842-45
Object Number:
1915.76
Medium:
Black ink over graphite on eight sheets of ivory paper with partial black ink borders, laid on Japanese paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brush - round
Object Number:
1932.237b.96
Date:
1815-1850
Medium:
Stained wood, bristles, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/2 x 1/8 in. (31.8 x 0.3 cm)
Description:
Light, stained wood handle, with black discoloration throughout. Tapers minimally to end. Conical, seemed yellow colored metal ferrule. White bristles, heavily 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.
