Collection Highlights
Parade on Broadway for McKinley & Hobart
Date:
1896
Object Number:
PR.008.1
Medium:
Photograph
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Luce Center
John Karst (1836-1922)
Object Number:
1942.105
Date:
1882
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 1/4 x 16 1/8 in. ( 51.4 x 41 cm )
Marks:
signature and date: lower left: "Hamilton Hamilton / 1882"
Gallery Label:
Karst was born at Bingen, Germany, but came to the United States as an infant with his parents. He became a noted wood engraver and illustrator and is probably best known for the illustrations he provided for McGuffey's "Readers." He lived in Debruce, New York, and his home there is now a museum. His portrait was a gift to the Society from his daughter.
Credit Line:
Gift of Esther Karst
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
