Image

James Archer

View of Canton

Description

Maker

James Archer (American, fl. 1835-1849), designer

Title

View of Canton

Year

1832

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

etching, engraving

Supports

Dimensions

21 x 39.2 cm (8 1/4 x 15 7/16 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Original--Recto:in pencil under image on right:1832; in UR of mount:12.50In Plate--Under image on left:U.S. Frigate Potomac; on right:Ja. Archer Sc.Boston; in bottom center:VIEW OF CANTON

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Museum Works of Art Fund

Object Number

44.213

Type

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Tombstone

James Archer (American, fl. 1835-1849), designer
View of Canton, 1832
etching; engraving
21 x 39.2 cm (8 1/4 x 15 7/16 inches) (plate)
Museum Works of Art Fund 44.213

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