Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Desolation
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.5
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Collection of 7 fences, 23 plants, 5 structures, 8 creatures
Object Number:
INV.9994
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Metal, paint
Dimensions:
Each (on average): 4 x 2 1/2 x 3/4 in. (10.2 x 6.4 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Collection of sixteen green painted metal silhouettes of trees of various types on rectangular and oblong bases.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
