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The Capture of Major André
Asher Brown Durand (American, 1796–1886)
1845–61
Medium/Technique
Graphite on paper
Dimensions
Sheet: 9 x 14.6 cm (3 9/16 x 5 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Maxim Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Watercolors and Drawings, 1800–1875
Accession Number50.3907
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsDrawings
Catalogue Raisonné
Karolik 0255
DescriptionPrisoner standing with hands tied while one of three captors discovers papers in his boot. Horse tied to tree right. Painting by Durand of this subject, but different in composition, in Worcester Art Museum.
InscriptionsInscribed at bottom in pen and ink: Capture of Major Andre Original Sketch by A B Durand P.NAD
Annotated on verso in blue crayon: WCA1044
Annotated on verso in blue crayon: WCA1044
ProvenanceMaxim Karolik, Newport; Gift to MFA Dec. 14, 1950