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Elisha Kent Kane

Artist:
Thomas Hicks, 18 Oct 1823 - 8 Oct 1890  Search this
Sitter:
Elisha Kent Kane, 3 Feb 1820 - 16 Feb 1857  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
182.2cm x 132.8cm (71 3/4" x 52 5/16"), Sight
Type:
Painting
Date:
1859
Topic:
Weapon\Gun\Rifle  Search this
Weapon\Spear  Search this
Artwork\Painting  Search this
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache  Search this
Equipment\Drafting & Writing Implements\Writing implement\Pen  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Bed  Search this
Architecture\Doorway  Search this
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Beard  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Desk  Search this
Home Furnishings\Lighting Devices\Lamp  Search this
Home Furnishings\Blanket  Search this
Interior\Vehicle\Ship  Search this
Human Figures  Search this
Elisha Kent Kane: Male  Search this
Elisha Kent Kane: Medicine and Health\Physician\Surgeon  Search this
Elisha Kent Kane: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
Elisha Kent Kane: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: U.S. Naval Academy
Object number:
40.53
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Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm44895a6be-6b96-4156-a9e1-e5cee343c74c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_40.53
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George Wallace Melville

Artist:
Samuel Aloysius Murray, 12 Jun 1870 - 3 Nov 1941  Search this
Copy after:
Henry Jackson Ellicott, 23 Jun 1847 - 11 Feb 1901  Search this
Sitter:
George Wallace Melville, 10 Jan 1841 - 17 Mar 1912  Search this
Medium:
Plaster
Dimensions:
86cm x 30.5cm x 23cm (33 7/8" x 12" x 9 1/16"), Estimate
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1904?
Topic:
George Wallace Melville: Male  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Politics and Government\Public official  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Science and Technology\Engineer  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: U.S. Naval Academy
Object number:
44.17.2
Restrictions & Rights:
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GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_44.17.2
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George Wallace Melville

Artist:
Henry Jackson Ellicott, 23 Jun 1847 - 11 Feb 1901  Search this
Sitter:
George Wallace Melville, 10 Jan 1841 - 17 Mar 1912  Search this
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
76.2cm x 63.5cm x 38.1cm (30" x 25" x 15"), Estimate
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1896?
Topic:
George Wallace Melville: Male  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Politics and Government\Public official  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Science and Technology\Engineer  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: U.S. Naval Academy
Object number:
46.40
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_46.40
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George Wallace Melville

Artist:
Sigismund De Ivanowski, 1874 - 1944  Search this
Sitter:
George Wallace Melville, 10 Jan 1841 - 17 Mar 1912  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
131.5cm x 85cm (51 3/4" x 33 7/16"), Sight
Type:
Painting
Date:
1909
Topic:
George Wallace Melville: Male  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Politics and Government\Public official  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Science and Technology\Engineer  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
50141
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4e9514557-7236-456d-a113-042a3e78c326
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_50141
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Medallion of Elisha Kent Kane

Artist:
W. G. Coutts  Search this
Sitter:
Elisha Kent Kane, 3 Feb 1820 - 16 Feb 1857  Search this
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
24.13 x 24.13 x 3.81 cm (9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.)
Type:
Medal
Date:
c. 1857
Topic:
Sculpture\Relief  Search this
Medallion  Search this
Elisha Kent Kane: Male  Search this
Elisha Kent Kane: Medicine and Health\Physician\Surgeon  Search this
Elisha Kent Kane: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
Elisha Kent Kane: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Object number:
58.924 MFAB
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4f1c1ed01-9373-47af-98b8-9c13167f66d0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_58.924_MFAB
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Elisha Kent Kane

Artist:
Peter C. Reniers, 19th century  Search this
Sitter:
Elisha Kent Kane, 3 Feb 1820 - 16 Feb 1857  Search this
Medium:
Plaster
Dimensions:
67cm x 49cm x 35cm (26 3/8" x 19 5/16" x 13 3/4"), Sight
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1857
Topic:
Elisha Kent Kane: Male  Search this
Elisha Kent Kane: Medicine and Health\Physician\Surgeon  Search this
Elisha Kent Kane: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
Elisha Kent Kane: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: American Philosophical Society
Object number:
58.S.3
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm42d73287a-6b4c-4cfd-ae4c-97063ae04f8d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_58.S.3
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George Wallace Melville

Artist:
Samuel Aloysius Murray, 12 Jun 1870 - 3 Nov 1941  Search this
Copy after:
Henry Jackson Ellicott, 23 Jun 1847 - 11 Feb 1901  Search this
Sitter:
George Wallace Melville, 10 Jan 1841 - 17 Mar 1912  Search this
Medium:
Plaster & bronze patina
Dimensions:
64cm x 26cm x 26cm (25 3/16" x 10 1/4" x 10 1/4"), Accurate
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1904
Topic:
George Wallace Melville: Male  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Politics and Government\Public official  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Science and Technology\Engineer  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: American Philosophical Society
Object number:
58.S.34
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4fc437bbe-eda4-483c-b259-e2b3b92d3b84
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_58.S.34
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Robert Edwin Peary

Artist:
William Couper, 1853 - 1942  Search this
Sitter:
Robert Edwin Peary, 6 May 1856 - 2 Feb 1920  Search this
Medium:
Marble
Dimensions:
83 x 58 x 40cm (32 11/16 x 22 13/16 x 15 3/4")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
c. 1895-1920
Topic:
Robert Edwin Peary: Male  Search this
Robert Edwin Peary: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer  Search this
Robert Edwin Peary: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
Robert Edwin Peary: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer  Search this
Robert Edwin Peary: Politics and Government\Government official\Surveyor  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Chrysler Museum of Art
Object number:
60.68.1 CM
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4fbfd4826-fa0e-4155-8532-408a292195f8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_60.68.1_CM
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Robert Edwin Peary

Artist:
Edward McMurty Stevenson, born 1945  Search this
Sitter:
Robert Edwin Peary, 6 May 1856 - 2 Feb 1920  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
91.5cm x 112.2cm (36" x 44 3/16"), Accurate
Type:
Painting
Date:
1969
Topic:
Robert Edwin Peary: Male  Search this
Robert Edwin Peary: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer  Search this
Robert Edwin Peary: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
Robert Edwin Peary: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer  Search this
Robert Edwin Peary: Politics and Government\Government official\Surveyor  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Naval Historical Center
Object number:
70-790-C
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm42ffa17cd-3716-42d9-a45d-aac21f87efee
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_70-790-C
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Roald Amundsen

Artist:
John R. Larson, 1848 - 1927?  Search this
Sitter:
Roald Amundsen, 1872 - 1928  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
59.7cm x 51.7cm (23 1/2" x 20 3/8"), Estimate
Type:
Painting
Date:
1926
Topic:
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie  Search this
Roald Amundsen: Male  Search this
Roald Amundsen: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
Roald Amundsen: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Vesterheim, Norwegian-American Museum
Object number:
71.29.1
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm47f1a76dd-2672-49cd-8e21-679047504461
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_71.29.1
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Roald Amundsen

Artist:
Trygve Hammer, 1878 - 1947  Search this
Studio:
Roman Bronze Works, Inc.  Search this
Sitter:
Roald Amundsen, 1872 - 1928  Search this
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
23.5cm x 15.9cm x 16.5cm (9 1/4" x 6 1/4" x 6 1/2"), Estimate
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
c. 1925-45
Topic:
Roald Amundsen: Male  Search this
Roald Amundsen: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
Roald Amundsen: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Vesterheim, Norwegian-American Museum
Object number:
74.36.2
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm42086037a-c1d2-4e97-97d2-c8286cded878
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_74.36.2
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George Washington De Long

Artist:
J. & R. Lamb Studios, founded 1857  Search this
Sitter:
George Washington De Long, 1844 - 1881  Search this
Medium:
Bronze relief
Dimensions:
66cm x 122cm (26" x 48 1/16"), Estimate
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
before 1891
Topic:
George Washington De Long: Male  Search this
George Washington De Long: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
George Washington De Long: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: U.S. Naval Academy
Object number:
91.2
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4b63c7229-0e41-4ddf-bad3-58d882d017bd
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_91.2
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Matthew Alexander Henson

Artist:
Alice T. Cafford, born late 19th century  Search this
Sitter:
Matthew Alexander Henson, 8 Aug 1866 - 9 Mar 1955  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
59.5cm x 44cm (23 7/16" x 17 5/16"), Sight
Type:
Painting
Date:
c. 1909
Topic:
Matthew Alexander Henson: Male  Search this
Matthew Alexander Henson: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Object number:
A.6379.73-2
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm42550d340-ed6e-4744-86b4-ca08fc5cba4a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_A.6379.73-2
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Robert Edwin Perry

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Sitter:
Robert Edwin Peary, 6 May 1856 - 2 Feb 1920  Search this
Type:
Painting
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Military  Search this
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Glove  Search this
Robert Edwin Peary: Male  Search this
Robert Edwin Peary: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer  Search this
Robert Edwin Peary: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
Robert Edwin Peary: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer  Search this
Robert Edwin Peary: Politics and Government\Government official\Surveyor  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Private collection
Object number:
DE990029
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm47831c900-1a4c-4641-bec5-86506ae410ff
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_DE990029
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Elisha Kent Kane

Artist:
W. G. Coutts  Search this
Sitter:
Elisha Kent Kane, 3 Feb 1820 - 16 Feb 1857  Search this
Medium:
Plaster
Dimensions:
20.3 x 20.3cm (8 x 8")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1857
Topic:
Elisha Kent Kane: Male  Search this
Elisha Kent Kane: Medicine and Health\Physician\Surgeon  Search this
Elisha Kent Kane: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
Elisha Kent Kane: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Object number:
DLR01004
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm41af2d2bc-3422-4237-a3e1-24d99f35f16e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_DLR01004
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Elisha Kent Kane

Artist:
George H. Lovett, 1824 - 1894  Search this
Sitter:
Elisha Kent Kane, 3 Feb 1820 - 16 Feb 1857  Search this
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
5cm x 5cm (1 15/16" x 1 15/16"), Accurate
Type:
Medal
Date:
1859
Topic:
Elisha Kent Kane: Male  Search this
Elisha Kent Kane: Medicine and Health\Physician\Surgeon  Search this
Elisha Kent Kane: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
Elisha Kent Kane: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Object number:
F.A.11.74-5013
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm463579b17-8457-4763-885d-d76117d01902
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_F.A.11.74-5013
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George Wallace Melville

Artist:
Henry Jackson Ellicott, 23 Jun 1847 - 11 Feb 1901  Search this
Sitter:
George Wallace Melville, 10 Jan 1841 - 17 Mar 1912  Search this
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
75cm x 63cm x 40cm (29 1/2" x 24 13/16" x 15 3/4"), Accurate
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1896
Topic:
George Wallace Melville: Male  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Politics and Government\Public official  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Science and Technology\Engineer  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Philadelphia
Object number:
PA230009
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm44bd5196b-1e1c-4fee-9823-5c7672586b54
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_PA230009
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George Wallace Melville

Artist:
Samuel Aloysius Murray, 12 Jun 1870 - 3 Nov 1941  Search this
Copy after:
Henry Jackson Ellicott, 23 Jun 1847 - 11 Feb 1901  Search this
Sitter:
George Wallace Melville, 10 Jan 1841 - 17 Mar 1912  Search this
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
62cm x 24cm x 22cm (24 7/16" x 9 7/16" x 8 11/16"), Accurate
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1904
Topic:
George Wallace Melville: Male  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Politics and Government\Public official  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Science and Technology\Engineer  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Philadelphia
Object number:
PA230010
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_PA230010
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George Wallace Melville

Artist:
Juliet Thompson, 1873 - 1956  Search this
Sitter:
George Wallace Melville, 10 Jan 1841 - 17 Mar 1912  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
67.8cm x 55cm (26 11/16" x 21 5/8"), Sight
Type:
Painting
Date:
1891
Topic:
George Wallace Melville: Male  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Politics and Government\Public official  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Science and Technology\Engineer  Search this
George Wallace Melville: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Philadelphia
Object number:
PA230011
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm40587d63c-fe30-4fef-adbb-73baa17af077
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_PA230011
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Matthew A. Henson

Artist:
Winold Reiss, 16 Sep 1886 - 29 Aug 1953  Search this
Sitter:
Matthew Alexander Henson, 8 Aug 1866 - 9 Mar 1955  Search this
Medium:
Pastel on board
Dimensions:
Image: 80 x 59.1cm (31 1/2 x 23 1/4")
Type:
Painting
Date:
c. 1927
Topic:
Matthew Alexander Henson: Male  Search this
Matthew Alexander Henson: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer\Arctic  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Fisk University
Object number:
TN040004
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm482a78c30-321e-4969-8ecf-56e140721b87
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_TN040004

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