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The Voyage of Life: Old Age
Etched by: Robert Hinshelwood (American, born in Scotland, 1812–1879)
Drawing by: J. M. Ensing-Miller (American (born in Germany), 1804–1888)
After: Thomas Cole (American (born in England), 1801–1848)
Drawing by: J. M. Ensing-Miller (American (born in Germany), 1804–1888)
After: Thomas Cole (American (born in England), 1801–1848)
1850
Medium/Technique
Etching
Dimensions
Image: 14 × 20.7 cm (5 1/2 × 8 1/8 in.)
Sheet: 14.8 × 21.4 cm (5 13/16 × 8 7/16 in.)
Sheet: 14.8 × 21.4 cm (5 13/16 × 8 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession Number97.1267.3
OUT ON LOAN
On display at Munson, February 23, 2025 – May 18, 2025
On display at Munson, February 23, 2025 – May 18, 2025
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsInscribed lower center: "Etched by R. Hinshelwood and Drawn by M. Ensing Müller, from the painting by T. Cole."
ProvenanceHenry Foster Sewall (b. 1816 - d. 1896; 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]. (Accession Date: December 6, 2023)
NOTE: Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized in 1897, one year after his death.
NOTE: Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized in 1897, one year after his death.