Thomas Hovenden (American, 1840–1895). <em>I Know'd It Was Ripe</em>, ca. 1885. Oil on canvas, 21 15/16 x 15 7/8 in. (55.7 x 40.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the executors of the Estate of Colonel Michael Friedsam, 32.825 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 32.825_SL1.jpg)

I Know'd It Was Ripe

Artist:Thomas Hovenden

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dates:ca. 1885

Dimensions: 21 15/16 x 15 7/8 in. (55.7 x 40.3 cm)

Collections:

American Art

Exhibitions:

First in Line: Preparatory Drawings for Paintings in the Collection
Facing History: The Black Image in American Art, 1710-1940

Accession Number: 32.825

Image: 32.825_SL1.jpg,

Brooklyn Museum