Photo of collection object End of the Portage
Homer, Winslow. End of the Portage, 1897. Transparent and opaque watercolor with graphite underdrawing on wove paper, 14 x 21 in. (35.6 x 53.3 cm) Frame: 24 x 30 x 1 1/2 in. (61 x 76.2 x 3.8 cm). Bequest of Helen Babbott Sanders, 78.151.1. No known copyright restrictions.

End of the Portage

1897

Winslow Homer

American, 1836-1910

American Art

Maker/Artist
Homer, Winslow
Classification
Watercolor
Formatted Medium
Transparent and opaque watercolor with graphite underdrawing on wove paper
Dimensions
14 x 21 in. (35.6 x 53.3 cm) Frame: 24 x 30 x 1 1/2 in. (61 x 76.2 x 3.8 cm)
Inscribed
On verso: inscribed across whole sheet in black chalk (?), "Saguenay River / Grand Discharge / P. Q. Canada / Winslow Homer"; in center of sheet, in midst of larger inscription, in graphite, "E. L---- / C 23581 / 1 XX"; at top right in graphite, "45431" encircled.
Departments
American Art
Accession Number
78.151.1
Credit Line
Bequest of Helen Babbott Sanders
Rights Statement
No known copyright restrictions
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