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John Filmer

The Last Load

Description

Maker

John Filmer (American, 19th century)
Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910), designer

Title

The Last Load

Year

1869

Medium

  • wood engraving

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • wood engraving

Materials

wood engraving

Supports

  • medium weight cream wove paper

Dimensions

11.3 x 16.5 cm (4 7/16 x 6 1/2 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Original--Verso:in pencil in LL:"52.047/.5" In Plate--In LR corner:"J FILMER"; titled in letterpress below image:"THE LAST LOAD"

Marks: Stamped in brown ink on verso:"R.I.S.D./MUSEUM/OF ARTsurrounded by PROVIDENCE/RHODE ISLAND"inscribed in circle

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of George P. Metcalf

Object Number

52.047.5

Type

  • Prints

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John Filmer (American, 19th century)
Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910), designer
The Last Load, 1869
wood engraving
11.3 x 16.5 cm (4 7/16 x 6 1/2 inches) (plate)
Gift of George P. Metcalf 52.047.5

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