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John Frederick Kensett (American, 1816–1872)
mid-19th century
Medium/Technique
Watercolor and graphite on light-green paper
Dimensions
Sheet: 27.6 x 38.1 cm (10 7/8 x 15 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Maxim Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Watercolors and Drawings, 1800–1875
Accession Number60.426
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CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsWatercolors
Catalogue Raisonné
Karolik (1962) cat. 443
DescriptionBehind woman and boy on street corner, looking at oil painting in picture shop, theif picking pocket of gentleman in top hat. Avenue with buildings and trees left.
InscriptionsLR in graphite: J.F. Kensett
ProvenanceMaxim Karolik, Newport; Gift to MFA April 14, 1960