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Father and Son

John Barlow

Father and Son

n.d.

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Father and Son

John Barlow

Father and Son

John Barlow

Father and Son

n.d.

Physical Qualities Engraving, Sheet: 205 x 121 mm. (8 1/16 x 4 3/4 in.) Plate: 173 x 110 mm. (6 13/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.48.13974
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art, through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris

Inscribed: Inscribed in plate: lower center "Barlow sculp. / FATHER and SON."; bottom right "From Lavater" Inscribed in ink: upper center "Benjamin Franklin & his nephew"

Markings: None

Artist

John Barlow

active c. 1759 - 1810

active c. 1759 - 1810
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