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John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)
1922–25
Medium/Technique
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
200.66 x 111.76 cm (79 x 44 in.)
Credit Line
Bartlett Collection—Museum purchase with funds from the Francis Bartlett Donation of 1912 and Picture Fund
Accession Number25.637
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsPaintings
InscriptionsLower left: J S S; lower right: ©
ProvenanceThe artist; commissioned by the MFA in 1921 for $40,000 (for 25.636-25.651) and installed over library door, Huntington Avenue entrance, 1925.