Collection Highlights
Siamese Twins
Date:
1836
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1836.55
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Luce Center
Caricature of John Charles Thomas (1891-1960)
Object Number:
1990.1.202
Date:
1935
Medium:
Graphite on notepad paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/16 x 5 1/16 in. ( 17.9 x 12.9 cm )
Marks:
signature and date: lower left: "Wm.H.Walker / Dutch Treat Club / June 11/35 / St. Regis"
inscription: upper left: "John Charles Thomas"
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower left in graphite: "Wm. H. Walker / Dutch Treat Club / June 11/35 / St Regis"; signed by sitter at upper left: "John Charles Thomas"
Description:
Portrait
Gallery Label:
An operatic baritone, Thomas had his recital debut in New York City in 1921. He performed with the Metropolitan Opera Co. from 1933 to 1945.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Family of William Henry Walker
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
