François Bonvin
Seated Woman Reading
1856
Physical Qualities
Oil on wood panel, 11-11/16 x 8-3/4 in. (29.7 x 22.2 cm.); Frame: 20 x 16-7/8 x 2-1/2 in. (50.8 x 42.9 x 6.4 cm.)
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
1996.45.28
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
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The George A. Lucas Collection of the Maryland Institute", October 12-November 21, 1965, cat. #30.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The Lucas Collection", June 27-Fall 1974, cat. #30.
Sona Johnston, The Baltimore Museum of Art, "A View Toward Paris: The Lucas Collection of 19th-Century French Art", October 1, 2006-December 31, 2006.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The Lucas Collection", June 27-Fall 1974, cat. #30.
Sona Johnston, The Baltimore Museum of Art, "A View Toward Paris: The Lucas Collection of 19th-Century French Art", October 1, 2006-December 31, 2006.
Inscribed: FACE: BL, 'F Bonvin'. VERSO, FRAME: TR, 'BMA cat./1965/#30'. VERSO, PAINTING: TC, (ink on paper), 'François Bonvin-nè a Paris/medals 1849-1851./Decoratéd(?) 1870'; below TC, 'Succession G.A. Lucas...67'
