The Widower.

PrinterPrinted by D. W. Kellogg & Co. American, 1830 - 1840

PublisherPublished by D. W. Kellogg & Co. American, 1830 - 1840

Date1830-1840

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 5/16 x 6 1/4in. (18.6 x 15.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 13 7/16 x 10in. (34.1 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Samuel St. John Morgan

DescriptionA man is seated on a chair or small bench with his head resting on his left hand. He wears a black coat, vest and tie, and light blue breeches or trousers. A young girl sits beside him holding his right hand in hers. She wears a dress with puffed sleeves and a necklace. She is looking at a framed portrait of a young woman. An upsidedown top hat is in the right background.

Object number1957.65.45

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "THE WIDOWER."

On verso, in black ink, upper left, "65245 [crossed out]" and accession number. In pencil, lower right, "Drawer 19".

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