Episode in the Revolution

John Whetten Ehninger (American, 1827–1889)

1847–89

Medium/Technique Wash outlined over graphite; framed in graphite on paper

Dimensions Sheet: 25.6 x 36.9 cm (10 1/16 x 14 1/2 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Maxim Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Watercolors and Drawings, 1800–1875

Accession Number57.254

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsDrawings

Catalogue Raisonné Karolik (1962) cat. 274

DescriptionAcademic Drawing. A family taken prisoner by British soldiers, ther home looted and burned.

InscriptionsInscribed lower left: John W. Ehninger

ProvenanceMaxim Karolik, Newport; Gift to MFA April 11, 1957