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Stone Idols, Temple of We-na-mi

Edward Meyer Kern (American, 1823–1863)

Medium/Technique Wash over graphite pencil on paper
Dimensions Sheet: 16.4 x 24.1 cm (6 7/16 x 9 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Maxim Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Watercolors and Drawings, 1800–1875
Accession Number59.872
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsDrawings

DescriptionTwo figures: Figure on left with hands on hips, figure on right one hand on shoulder, one on hip.
InscriptionsLL in ink: E.M. Kern Delt / Dec. 1854; LC in ink: Stone IDOLS at the gateway of the Temple of WE-NA-MI / (English Mission) Napa_LOO-CHOO
ProvenanceMaxim Karolik, Newport; Gift to MFA November 12, 1959