The Foundling, by Louis
The Foundling, by Louis

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The Foundling, by Louis,

1894

W. B. Closson, American, 1848–1926
x1944-474

Information

Title
The Foundling, by Louis
Dates

1894

Maker
W. B. Closson
Medium

Wood engraving; India proof

Dimensions

block: 19.7 x 13 cm. (7 3/4 x 5 1/8 in.)
sheet: 28.5 x 22.7 cm. (11 1/4 x 8 15/16 in.)
mount: 31 x 24.5 cm. (12 3/16 x 9 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss A. G. Latham (niece of W.B. Closson)

Object Number
x1944-474
Signatures

Signed in block, lower right: Closson Sc.
Signed in graphite, lower right: W.B. Closson
Signed and dated in block, lower right: Louis [...] 1894

Culture
American
Type
prints, wood engravings
Subject
elderly, infants, figures (representations), men, portraits

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