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| Accession # | 2001.47.1 |
|---|---|
| Artist | John La Farge |
| Title | Flowers on a Japanese Tray on a Mahogany Table |
| Date | 1879 |
| Medium | Oil on panel |
| Dimensions | 10 3/8 x 18 1/16 in. (26.3 x 45.8 cm) frame: 16 5/8 x 24 5/16 x 3 in. (42.2 x 61.8 x 7.6 cm) |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Christiana C. Burnett, great-niece of the artist |
| Location | American Identities: Inventing American Landscape |
Curatorial Remarks: John La Farge labored over this small painting. He began by making an elaborate, careful drawing on the prepared panel using pen or pencil. The drawn lines describe the outlines of the forms and their essential details. The paint was gradually applied in layers ranging from thick, textured strokes to thin, translucent glazes. La Farge made several changes to the composition as he worked, including painting out a large flower left of center.
