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Possibly William W. Kennedy (1817–1871), “Portrait of a Boy Holding a Book and Flowers”, Probab…
Portrait of a Boy Holding a Book and Flowers
Possibly William W. Kennedy (1817–1871), “Portrait of a Boy Holding a Book and Flowers”, Probab…
Possibly William W. Kennedy (1817–1871), “Portrait of a Boy Holding a Book and Flowers”, Probably New England, c. 1840, Oil on canvas, approx. 30 x 25 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Frank S. Tosto in honor of Lee Kogan, 2022.2.2. Photo by Olya Vysotskaya.
Record Details

Portrait of a Boy Holding a Book and Flowers

Artist
Datec. 1840
Place/RegionUnited States
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensionsapprox. 30 x 25
Credit LineGift of Frank S. Tosto in honor of Lee Kogan
Accession number2022.2.2
Photo CreditOlya Vysotskaya
Description

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