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Sketchbook of 1837–38
Image Not Available for Sketchbook of 1837–38

Sketchbook of 1837–38

George Peter Alexander Healy (American, 1813–1894)
1837–38
Medium/TechniqueGraphite; 12 studies on various colored leaves, 22 sketches on white paper mounted down; bound in imitation stamped black leather, moire end papers
DimensionsAlbum: 27.8 x 22.6 cm (10 15/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Maxim Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Watercolors and Drawings, 1800–1875
Accession number61.360
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ClassificationsDrawings
InscriptionsInscribed on fly leaf in graphite: Rue de Grenelle faubourg St. Germani No 121.; in pen and ink: Rechid bey Ambassadeur de la Sublime Porte Paaris. / Arabic inscription. A few drawings dated 1837, 1838, and notes.ProvenanceMaxim Karolik, Newport, R.I. by January 1960; his Gift to MFA May 10, 1961