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Johann Eckstein (German (active in the United States 1794–1817), about 1736–1817)
1788

Medium/Technique Oil on canvas
Dimensions 64.77 x 76.2 cm (25 1/2 x 30 in.)
Credit Line Ellen Kelleran Gardner Fund
Accession Number59.194
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsPaintings

ProvenanceAnonymous collection, London. 1958, sold at Christie's, London, and bought by anonymous dealer; sold by dealer to Julius H. Weitzner, New York and London [see note 1] ; 1959, sold by Weitzner to the MFA for $1500. (Accession date: March 19, 1959)

NOTES:
[1] according to letter of January 11, 1959 from Weitzner in curatorial file.