Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Destruction
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.4
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
2 pieces blue paper
Object Number:
1932.237.m.27
Date:
1815-1850
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 29 1/2 x 8 5/8 in. (74.9 x 21.9 cm)
Description:
Dark blue paper, speckled with brown. Brown backed. Heavy weight. Made with wood? Both cut straight alon three sides, torn along fourth side.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this tabouret was used by Asher B. Durand, an artist and engraver best known for his Hudson River school paintings.
Credit Line:
Gift of Nora Durand Woodman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
