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Laocoon

Hans Brosamer (German, about 1500–1552)
1538
Medium/TechniqueEngraving
Credit LineHarvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession numberP2676
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ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsIn plate, at upper right: Laocoon / Troia: In plate, at lower center: 1538ProvenanceHenry Foster Sewall (b. 1816 - d. 1896; Lugt 1309), New York; 1896, by inheritance to his son, Charles Sewall (b. 1848 - d. 1898); 1897, sold by Charles Sewall to the MFA [see note]. (Accession Date: October 21, 1897)

NOTE: Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized in 1897, one year after his death.