Books
Henry Algernon du Pont (Artist)
Paris, France, Europe
May 15 1851 (1851-1851)
Paper; Cardboard; Ink; Gilt; Graphite
Drawn
1966.1407
Object Number1966.1407 |
Sketch book
Books
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
Henry Algernon du Pont (Artist)
07/30/1838-12/31/1926
Henry Algernon Du Pont ("The Colonel") graduated first in his class at West Point and fought in the Union Army during the Civil War, rising in the ranks from a 2nd lieutenant to a lieutenant general. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service in the Battle of Cedar Creek. Late in his life, he was elected U.S. Senator from Delaware in June 1906 and then re-elected for a second term, 1910-17. He married Pauline Foster in 1874 and had two children, Louisa (Crowninshield) and Henry Francis.
Paris, France, Europe
Although the book is from Paris the sketches were probably executed in the United States.
May 15 1851 (1851-1851)
1. Signature; Cover obverse and reverse; Henry A du Pont de Nemours (flourish)
2. Inscription; Obverse bottom right corner on each sheet; Papetrie de Commerce PILOT DUVAL Rue de Clery N.\o 6 Paris.
Paper; Cardboard; Ink; Gilt; Graphite
Drawn
8.7 (H) , 11.7 (W)
22 (H) , 29.7 (W)
Measurements of front cover. H at right. W at center.
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