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1892 Corcoran Gallery of Art Catalogue

1892 Corcoran Gallery of Art Catalogue, by James Henry Moser, ink, 1890
1892 Corcoran Gallery of Art Catalogue, by James Henry Moser, ink, 1890

1892 Corcoran Gallery of Art Catalogue is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist James Henry Moser. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This drawing is a catalogue created for the Corcoran Gallery of Art in 1892.

Inscription
Inscribed:lower right in black ink: MOSER; center in graphite by unknown hand: Mosstype portrait / send size to M T[not deciphered]; lower center in black ink: W.W. CORCORAN

About this work

Overview

This drawing is a catalogue created for the Corcoran Gallery of Art in 1892. It was made by James Henry Moser in 1890 using pen and black ink with graphite on paperboard.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in pen and black ink with graphite on paperboard, showcasing Moser's skill in drawing.

History & Provenance

The catalogue was created two years before its intended use at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, indicating it was prepared in advance for the event.

Artist & collection

Portrait of James Henry Moser

Artist

James Henry Moser

American (born Canada), Whitby, Ontario 1854–1913 West Cornwall, Connecticut

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.

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Who painted 1892 Corcoran Gallery of Art Catalogue?

1892 Corcoran Gallery of Art Catalogue was painted by James Henry Moser in 1890.

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1892 Corcoran Gallery of Art Catalogue is held by National Gallery of Art.

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1892 Corcoran Gallery of Art Catalogue is associated with Impressionism.

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