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Richmond from the James
Harry Fenn (American (born in England), 1837–1911)
1870–72
Medium/Technique
Transparent and opaque watercolor over graphite pencil on tan paper
Dimensions
Image:27.1 x 46.8 cm (10 11/16 x 18 7/16 in.)
Sheet: 35.4 x 53.3 cm (13 15/16 x 21 in.)
Sheet: 35.4 x 53.3 cm (13 15/16 x 21 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Maxim Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Watercolors and Drawings, 1800–1875
Accession Number55.719
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsWatercolors
Catalogue Raisonné
Karolik cat. no 291, fig. 78
DescriptionRailroad bridge across river leading to city in distance.
Engraved by R. Hinshelwood for "Picturesque America" (New York: D. Appleton and Co., 1872-74) between pp. 71 and 73. (kept with watercolor)
Engraved by R. Hinshelwood for "Picturesque America" (New York: D. Appleton and Co., 1872-74) between pp. 71 and 73. (kept with watercolor)
InscriptionsLL in watercolor: H. Fenn
ProvenancePurchased by Maxim Karolik from Victor Spark by February, 1954 (TL 8968.3); former TL 8912 (from Spark) Maxim Karolik, Newport; Gift to MFA October 20, 1955