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Archives of American Art
Washington Allston [graphic] / David Claypoole Johnston
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.johndavi
- Creators:
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Johnston, David Claypoole, 1799-1865
- Dates:
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1843
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Printsengraving21.3 x 15 cm., on sheet 25.4 x 16 cm. or smaller.
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Portrait of Washington Allston seated before an easel painting a picture.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Engraver, lithographer, actor.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel D8 (fr. 284-286) available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Provenance unknown.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Patrons must use microfilm copy.
More Information
General
General
Engraved in lower center: "Drawn & engraved by D.C. Johnston for the New Mirror." One print is inscribed in pen: "The New Mirror. Oct. 14, 1843." Both engravings were printed from the same plate.
Bibliography
- The New mirror. New York: G.P. Morris, 1843.
Bibliography
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