William Merritt Chase

Portrait of Frank Duveneck

Maker

William Merritt Chase (American, 1849-1916)
William Unger (American, 1837-1932), designer

Title

Portrait of Frank Duveneck

Year

mid 1800s-early 1900s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

etching

Supports

Dimensions

28.9 x 15.2 cm (11 3/8 x 6 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Original--Inscribed in LL corner:Frank DuveneckIn Plate--in UL corner:W. Unger aq. f fe (?); in LL corner:Wm M Chase1875

Label: Accompanying label:PORTRAIT OF FRANK DUVENECK by WILLIAM MERRITT CHASE.The artist, Frank Duveneck is represented in the Rhode Island School of Design Gallery.William Merritt Chase painted after the manner of the old masters and achieved a high and secure place in the annals of American Art.He is best known for his portraits and still life, and is also represented in the School of Design Galleries.This etching was found in a book.It is authentic and original, valued for its merit by far more that the 10ยข paid for the book in which the etching was found.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Alfred and Mary Kosowski

Object Number

1990.113.10

Type

Image use

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Tombstone

William Merritt Chase (American, 1849-1916)
William Unger (American, 1837-1932), designer
Portrait of Frank Duveneck, mid 1800s-early 1900s
etching
28.9 x 15.2 cm (11 3/8 x 6 inches) (plate)
Gift of Alfred and Mary Kosowski 1990.113.10

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