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The Ferry
J. C. Jacobi (American, 19th century)
1851
Medium/Technique
Graphite and watercolor on paper
Dimensions
Image: 12.5 x 19.7 cm (4 15/16 x 7 3/4 in.)
Sheet: 15.2 x 21.7 cm (6 x 8 9/16 in.)
Sheet: 15.2 x 21.7 cm (6 x 8 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Maxim Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Watercolors and Drawings, 1800–1875
Accession Number60.879
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsWatercolors
Catalogue Raisonné
Karolik cat. no 1163 (Folk artists)
DescriptionFolk art- landscapes. Ferryboat carrying team and wagon in mid stream; buildings on right bank, one with sign American River House.
InscriptionsLR in ink: J.C. Jacobi to his friend W. Dexter 15/6 51
Provenance1960, gift of Maxim Karolik (b. 1893 - d. 1963), Newport, RI, to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 8, 1960)