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On Display: House - Empire Hall
Painting
The Frolic and the Wasp (October 18, 1812)
Louis Garneray
1808-1828
Category
Paintings
Creator/Artist/Maker
Louis Garneray (Artist)
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Materials
- Oil paint
- Canvas
Museum Object Number
1957.1406 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1957.1406 A
Object Name
Painting
Title
The Frolic and the Wasp (October 18, 1812)
Category
Paintings
Creator (Role)
Louis Garneray (Artist)
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Date
1808-1828
Subject(s)
- Naval history
- Military
- Seascape
- Historical
- Historical
Materials
- Oil paint
- Canvas
Techniques
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
19.764 (H) x 27.874 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
50.2 (H) x 70.8 (W)
Measurement Notes
OH is at the left. OW is at the top.
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.