Collection Highlights
Castle Garden, New York City
Date:
1859
Object Number:
1972.13
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Painting and Sculpture
Object Number:
1947.68
Date:
Early 19th century
Medium:
Painted plaster
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 5/8 x 4 3/8 x 3 in. ( 32.1 x 11.1 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Maquette for figure representing "Painting and Sculpture" for the Richard Morris Hunt Memorial in New York City; plaster standing female figure with floor-length garment, painted to simulate weathered bronze.
Gallery Label:
From the Richard Morris Hunt Monument, 5th Ave and 72nd St., New York City.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. William Penn Cresson (Margaret French)
Provenance:
Mrs. William Penn Cresson (Margaret French), daughter of the artist
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
