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Washington, D. C., Potomac River: Wharf
Seth Eastman (American, 1808–1875)
September 15, 1850
Medium/Technique
Graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
Sheet: 12.2 x 19.7 cm (4 13/16 x 7 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Maxim Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Watercolors and Drawings, 1800–1875
Accession Number54.1703
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsDrawings – Sketchbooks
Catalogue Raisonné
Not in Karolik (1962) cat.
DescriptionWharf scene along the river. Drawing is from sketchbook of 1850-1853.
InscriptionsInscribed lower left: Washington D.C. Sept. 15. 1850 Potomac River
Annotated upper right: 15
Annotated upper right: 15
ProvenanceMaxim Karolik, Newport; Gift to MFA December 9, 1954