Two Capitals in Perspective; verso: Abacus in Perspective
DrawingsAmerican19th century

Two Capitals in Perspective; verso: Abacus in Perspective

1839 - 1840

Artists

Washington AllstonArtist
Classification
Drawings
Medium
Red chalk on off-white wove paper; verso: graphite
Culture
American
Century
19th century
Division
European and American Art
Department
Department of Drawings

Dimensions

19.9 x 25.2 cm (7 13/16 x 9 15/16 in.)

Provenance

To the artist's wife Martha Dana Allston at his death, 1843; to the Washington Allston Trust, 1862.

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