Miscellaneous papers of David Claypoole Johnston, Thomas Murphy Johnston and John Bernard Johnston including correspondence, writings, sketches, printed items, commonplace books of Sarah E. Murphy Johnston and Mary P. Murphy, as well as 69 unsigned sketches.
Biographical / Historical:
Family of painters; Boston, Mass. Thomas and John were David's sons.
Provenance:
Lent for microfilming 1978 by Edmund Freeman.
Restrictions:
The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
2 Prints (engraving, 21.3 x 15 cm., on sheet 25.4 x 16 cm. or smaller.)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Prints
Engravings
Date:
1843
Scope and Contents:
Portrait of Washington Allston seated before an easel painting a picture.
Biographical / Historical:
Engraver, lithographer, actor.
General:
Engraved in lower center: "Drawn & engraved by D.C. Johnston for the New Mirror." One print is inscribed in pen: "The New Mirror. Oct. 14, 1843." Both engravings were printed from the same plate.