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Drawing, Sketches from Colombia: River Craft (Champan), a Woman, Group of Trees, a House
This is a Drawing. It was created by Frederic Edwin Church. It is dated May 1853 and we acquired it in 1917. Its medium is graphite on gray paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.
This object was
donated by
Louis P. Church.
It is credited Gift of Louis P. Church.
Its dimensions are
Sheet: 21.5 x 21.7 cm (8 7/16 x 8 9/16 in.)
It has the following markings
Watermark: Parts of the letters K F
It is inscribed
Inscribed in graphite, at top left: this champan presented a / fine effect at late twilight. The fogon / or fireplace in the bow of the boat was / in use and a bright flame with the illum- / inated figures gave great life in contrast / to the cool hues of evening.; at top right: fogon; at bottom right: champan.
Cite this object as
Drawing, Sketches from Colombia: River Craft (Champan), a Woman, Group of Trees, a House; Frederic Edwin Church (American, 1826–1900); Colombia; graphite on gray paper; Sheet: 21.5 x 21.7 cm (8 7/16 x 8 9/16 in.); Gift of Louis P. Church; 1917-4-67
