John Brown.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

Date1859 possibly

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 7/8 x 8 5/8in. (30.2 x 21.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 15 1/2 x 11 15/16in. (39.4 x 30.3cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

DescriptionA man with a beard and mustache is seated in an armchair with his legs crossed. He is wearing a coat, vest, shirt, and trousers. His ankles and feet are not visible. In his right hand, he holds a newpaper entitled: "New York Tribune". At the left, roll of paper and a book are on a table covered with a tablecloth. A map inscribed "MAP OF / KANZAS [sic]" hangs on the wall at the left.

Object number1995.182.58

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "JOHN BROWN. / LEADER OF THE HARPER'S FERRY INSURRECTION."
On verso, in pencil: lower left, "myxx / 25--"; lower right, old and new accession numbers, "consv CPC 1987" and "Dwr 3".

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