Birthplace of the Aurora
Item — Frame: 1
Identifier: Art Survey No. 25
Dates
- unknown
Creator
- Bradford, William, 1823-1892 (Person)
Extent
1 painting (1 painting : Oil, 30 x 46 in.)
Biographical / Historical
Born in: Fairhaven, MA;Died in: NY.Active in: NY; Arctic. Marine and Arctic painter, photographer.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
W.F. Havemeyer; 1897.
General Note
Support: Canvas. Frame: Elaborate gilt and gesso frame with nautical motifs on outer molding, 45 x 58 1/2.
General Note
Negative #600454.
General Note
Ocean in foreground, hills, ice, wreck of ship in middle ground, white, red aurora shooting upward from middle.
General Note
Inscription: Label on front frame " 'Birthplace of the Aurora'/William A. Bradford N.A. Presented by W.F. Havemmayer."
General Note
Frame Condition: Minor conservation, dirty.
Local Note
A-107, ANTH-2819.
Creator
- Bradford, William, 1823-1892 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Research Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
American Museum of Natural History
Library Services, Special Collections
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New York 10024-5192 USA US
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American Museum of Natural History
Library Services, Special Collections
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York 10024-5192 USA US
(212) 769-5420
[email protected]
