Winslow Homer
Captain Robert B. Forbes

ArtistAmerican, 1836–1910
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Captain Robert B. Forbes
DateAugust 20,1859
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsPlate : 7 7/8 × 5 15/16 in. (20.1 × 15.1 cm)
Sheet: 15 1/16 × 10 13/16 in. (38.3 × 27.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Winslow Homer Graphics
Object number75.649
Non exposé

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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1975; given to MFAH, 1975.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
printed on the plate lower left: WH
printed on the plate bottom right: PEIRCE

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