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Ludwig Gruner (German, 1801–1882)

Thomas Crawford (American, about 1813–1857)

1840

Medium/TechniqueEngraving

Dimensions29 x 21 cm (11 7/16 x 8 1/4 in.)

Credit LineGift of Dr. Paul William Garber

Accession number1978.73

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InscriptionsInscribed in lower margin. At r. in pencil: "To Charles Sumner/ with the respects of the author/ Rome Oct. 1840". At l. in brown ink: "To Francis Lieber/ from his friend/ Charles Sumner/ Boston, August 5th 1841/ (in Greek) The Hope of America"

ProvenanceCharles Sumner, Boston; Francis Lieber, Boston; Paul William Garber (Consulate to Chile), Boston, MA; gift to MFA Feb. 16, 1978