Organ Grinder, #2
Maker
J. W. Pierce
(American)
Collections
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Daten.d.
Mediumink with watercolor and pencil underdrawing
Dimensions11 x 14 3/4 in. (27.9 x 37.5 cm.)
DescriptionThis drawing includes Century Magazine Art Department labels which indicate it was intended to illustrate 'Lighter News' (? hard to decipher). The date 'Oct. 26' is written next to the stamp instructing the printers, but no year appears. It features a colorful organ grinder and his monkey.
SignedSigned in lower right of recto: J.W.P.
InscribedSigned in lower right of recto: J.W.P.
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Purchased with funds from the Virginia Steele Scott Foundation
Label TextThis drawing includes Century Magazine Art Department labels which indicate it was intended to illustrate 'Lighter News' (? hard to decipher). The date 'Oct. 26' is written next to the stamp instructing the printers, but no year appears. It features a colorful organ grinder and his monkey.Status
Not on viewObject number91.283.18
William Pierce
ca.1800
Object number: 82.198
