Marguerite of Anjou

Marguerite of Anjou

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Description
In 1858 the painter Christian Schussele gave his friend Stephen Ferris this watercolor design for the title page of Jacob Abbott’s book Margaret of Anjou published in 1861. Ferris and his son Gerome studied with Schussele.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
drawing
watercolor
Other Terms
drawing; Watercolor
original artist
Schussele, Christian
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
watercolor (overall material)
Measurements
image: 15 cm x 9 cm; 5 7/8 in x 3 9/16 in
sheet: 26.5 cm x 19 cm; 10 7/16 in x 7 1/2 in
ID Number
GA.16640
catalog number
16640
accession number
119780
Credit Line
Mrs. J. L. Gerome Ferris
subject
France
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Work and Industry: Graphic Arts
Ferris Collection
Communications
Art
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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