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Peter III, Emperor of Russia
Johann Esaias Nilson (German, 1721–1788)
undated
Medium/Technique
Etching and engraving
Credit Line
Harvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession NumberP18193
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Schuster 336
Signed
In plate, at lower center: J. E. Nilson
InscriptionsIn plate, in image, on frame of portrait: Pacis / Spes fulget / ab / Arcto
In plate, at lower center: Petrus III. / Russorum Imperator. / nat: d: 22 Feb: 1728.
In plate, at lower center: J. E. Nilson inv. Sculps: et excud: Aug: V:
In plate, at lower center: Petrus III. / Russorum Imperator. / nat: d: 22 Feb: 1728.
In plate, at lower center: J. E. Nilson inv. Sculps: et excud: Aug: V:
ProvenanceHenry Foster Sewall (b. 1816 - d. 1896; cf. Lugt 1309), New York; 1896, by inheritance to his son, Charles Sewall (b. 1848 - d. 1898); 1897, sold by Charles Sewall to the MFA [see note 1]. (Acquisition Date: October 21, 1897)
NOTE:
[1] Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized and executed in 1897, one year after his death.
NOTE:
[1] Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized and executed in 1897, one year after his death.