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Scene in Cairo
Charles Théodore Frère (French, 1814–1888)
about 1864
Medium/Technique
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
38.4 x 61.9 cm (15 1/8 x 24 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Francis A. Foster
Accession NumberRES.24.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsPaintings
InscriptionsLower left: TH. FRERE./ AV CAIRE.
ProvenanceMay 2-3, 1872, possibly sold at "A Valuable Collection of Paintings" as no. 32, by Leonard and Co., Boston. [see note 1]. 1924, gift of Francis A. Forster to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 3, 1924)
NOTES:
[1] This painting possibly also appeared at the March 15-16, 1883 sale, "Foreign and American Paintings and Water-colors," as no. 113, from John. B. Osborn estate, Boston, where it was entitled "Street in Cairo."
NOTES:
[1] This painting possibly also appeared at the March 15-16, 1883 sale, "Foreign and American Paintings and Water-colors," as no. 113, from John. B. Osborn estate, Boston, where it was entitled "Street in Cairo."