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Attributed to Jasper P. Miles (1782–1849), “Man Holding Book,” Possibly Ohio, c. 1840, Oil on b…
Man Holding Book
Attributed to Jasper P. Miles (1782–1849), “Man Holding Book,” Possibly Ohio, c. 1840, Oil on b…
Attributed to Jasper P. Miles (1782–1849), “Man Holding Book,” Possibly Ohio, c. 1840, Oil on board, 9 × 7 1/2 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of the Harvey and Ruth Miller Charitable Fund, 2017.5.5. Photo by Adam Reich.
Record Details

Man Holding Book

Artist ((1782–1849))
Datec. 1840
Place/RegionPossible Ohio
MediumOil on board
Dimensions9 x 7 1/2 "
Frame Dimension: 14 3/4 x 12 1/2 " (37.5 x 31.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Harvey and Ruth Miller Charitable Fund
Accession number2017.5.5
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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