John George Brown (American, 1831-1913). The First Step, 1862. Oil on canvas. 12-1/2 x 10 inches (31...

Description

John George Brown (American, 1831-1913)
The First Step, 1862
Oil on canvas
12-1/2 x 10 inches (31.8 x 25.4 cm)
Signed and dated lower left: JG Brown / 1862

PROVENANCE:
(Possibly) Thomas Kensett, Buffalo, New York;
Private collection, Long Island, New York;
Private collection, Maryland.

EXHIBITED:
(Possibly) Baltimore Sanitary Fair (Maryland State Fair), April 18-May 2, 1864.

We are grateful to Martha Hoppin, author of The World of J.G. Brown, for her cataloguing assistance.


More information about John George Brown. See also: Brown, John George Artist.

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000.

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