Portrait of George R. Agassiz

Portrait of George R. Agassiz

Item Information

Title:
Portrait of George R. Agassiz
Title (alt.):
Portrait of Geo. R. Agassiz Esq.
Artist:
Benson, Frank Weston, 1862-1951
Name on Item:
Frank W. Benson
Date:
1915
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Drypoints
Portrait prints
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Frank W. Benson (1862-1951). Prints and Drawings
Subjects:
Reading
Books
Agassiz, George R. (George Russell), 1862-1951
Extent:
1 print : drypoint ; plate mark 26 x 20 cm
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Notes:
Title from catalogue raisonné.
Alternative title from item or material accompanying item.
Ordeman: 85
Additional information accompanying item: The copper plate and all proofs except one are in the possession of Mrs. Geo. R. Agassiz.
Handwritten on item: From artist's personal collection.
Notes (acquisition):
Gift; Frank W. Benson; July 1947
Notes (date):
Date from catalogue raisonné.
Notes (citation):
Ordeman, John T. "Frank W. Benson's etchings, drypoints and lithographs, an illustrated and descriptive catalogue." Hickok-Bockus, 1994, Summit, New Jersey.
Notes (object):
Published state. The third and fourth fingers of both hands, hitherto only faintly outline, are clearly defined and modeled. Shadow is also added on the right wrist and cuff. Reproduced. Thirty signed proofs, on Shogun paper. As a preparation for the drypoint, the portrait was made on the copper plate with lithographic crayon.
Identifier:
18_16_000060
Barcode:
36666003830573