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Paestum
John William Casilear (American, 1811–1893)
March 16, 1841
Medium/Technique
Graphite on buff paper
Dimensions
Sheet: 21.0 x 27.9 cm (8 1/4 x 11 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Maxim Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Watercolors and Drawings, 1800–1875
Accession Number52.1574
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsDrawings
Catalogue Raisonné
Not in Karolik (1962) cat.
DescriptionArchitectural studies of the temple of Neptune and the Basilica of Paestum
InscriptionsInscribed below: Pestum / Temple of Neptune and Basilica
Verso, annotated in pen and blue ink: It. no. 6
Verso, annotated in pen and blue ink: It. no. 6
ProvenanceMaxim Karolik, Newport; Gift to MFA November 13, 1952