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Sketchbook of 1837–38
George Peter Alexander Healy (American, 1813–1894)
1837–38
Medium/Technique
Graphite; 12 studies on various colored leaves, 22 sketches on white paper mounted down; bound in imitation stamped black leather, moire end papers
Dimensions
Album: 27.8 x 22.6 cm (10 15/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Maxim Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Watercolors and Drawings, 1800–1875
Accession Number61.360
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
Catalogue Raisonné
Karolik (1962) cat. 355
DescriptionPortrait studies, sketches from life, copies after old masters; several landscapes and studies for Franklin at the Court of Louis XVI. Many blank leaves.
InscriptionsInscribed on fly leaf in graphite: Rue de Grenelle faubourg St. Germani No 121.; in pen and ink: Rechid bey Ambassadeur de la Sublime Porte Paaris. / Arabic inscription.
A few drawings dated 1837, 1838, and notes.
A few drawings dated 1837, 1838, and notes.
ProvenanceMaxim Karolik, Newport, R.I. by January 1960; his Gift to MFA May 10, 1961