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Portrait of John Denison Rogers
Thomas Birch (American (born in England), 1779–1851)
Medium/Technique
Graphite and wash on paper
Dimensions
Sheet: 11.7 x 9.2 cm (4 5/8 x 3 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Maxim Karolik
Accession Number64.1141
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsDrawings
Catalogue Raisonné
Not in Karolik (1962) cat.
DescriptionBust profile to left. Included in matt is a paper with graphite sketch of a young woman and sail boats, with water color swatches. The paper's width approximates that of Rogers' portraits' height, and is creased in such a manner as to suggest its use as a wrapper or folder for Rogers' portrait.
InscriptionsOn back of frame: Painted by/ Thos Birch/ No 39 Spruce St./ Philadelphia
ProvenanceBequest of Maxim Karolik for the proposed M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Watercolors, Drawings, and Prints, 1800-1875; September 23, 1964