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1850s
Vertical file 4: OVR 121-130
GUSN-198876
Probably a posthumous print by John Sartain, a well-known miniaturist, portrait painter and engraver. Created from Chester Harding's portrait of the artist, and the original portrait was probably done from life.
portraits
painters (artists)
engravings (prints)
prints (visual works)
Prints and Engravings Collection number PR126aOVR
1 engraving
GC002
Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s
1925-03-27
GC002.02.126a
Gift
16.5 x 24 (HxW)(inches)
Gift of Miss Banks, 1925
Harding, Chester, 1792-1866 (Artist)
Sartain, John, 1808-1897 (Engraver)
engravings (prints)
prints (visual works)
Allston, Washington, 1779-1843
Needs cleaning, otherwise in excellent condition.
Item
Vertical file 4: OVR 121-130
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