Object Number 1957.1406 A

Object Name

Painting

Title

The Frolic and the Wasp (October 18, 1812)

Category

Paintings

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Louis Garneray (Artist)
02/19/1783-09/11/1857

Place of Origin

France, Europe

Date

1808-1828

Subjects

Naval history; Military; Seascape; Historical; Historical

Materials

Oil paint; Canvas

Techniques

Painted

Dimensions (inches)

19.764 (H) , 27.874 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

50.2 (H) , 70.8 (W)

Measurement Notes

OH is at the left. OW is at the top.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Richardson, Edgar P. 1986 American Paintings and Related Pictures in the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum.
• Published as cat. no. 76, pp. 144-147.
[Book] Sweeney, John A. H. 1963 The Treasure House of Early American Rooms.
• Published: p. 131.
[Book] Louis Garneray 1783-1857: American Battle Scenes.
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