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Portrait of Sylvester Rosa Koehler
William H. W. Bicknell (American, 1860–1947)
Sitter: Sylvester Rosa Koehler (American (born in Germany), 1837–1900)
Sitter: Sylvester Rosa Koehler (American (born in Germany), 1837–1900)
Medium/Technique
Etching
Dimensions
11.5 x 8.5 cm (4 1/2 x 3 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Sylvester Rosa Koehler
Accession Number1980.169
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsSigned in pencil.
ProvenanceBy 1898, Sylvester Rosa Koehler (b. 1837 - d. 1900; Lugt 1580), Boston, and Littleton, NH; 1898, gift of Koehler to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 16, 1980)
NOTE:
Koehler was the first Print Curator at the MFA and served from 1887 until his death in 1900. He deposited the majority of his collection at the MFA in 1895-1896. The gift of Koehler's collection was accepted by the Trustees of the MFA on October 20, 1898.
NOTE:
Koehler was the first Print Curator at the MFA and served from 1887 until his death in 1900. He deposited the majority of his collection at the MFA in 1895-1896. The gift of Koehler's collection was accepted by the Trustees of the MFA on October 20, 1898.