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Portrait of James Thompson

(American, 1811–1865)
1832–37
Medium/TechniqueGraphite and watercolor on paper
DimensionsSheet: 25.1 x 15.9 cm (9 7/8 x 6 1/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Maxim Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Watercolors and Drawings, 1800–1875
Accession number60.872
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsWatercolors
InscriptionsOn verso in graphite: Jas Thompson / East Concord/ N.H. / one of the first stage drivers from/ Haverhill to Concord/ taken in front of / Eagle Coffee House/ Concord N H
Provenance1960, gift of Maxim Karolik (b. 1893 - d. 1963), Newport, RI, to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 8, 1960)