Auguste Schenck
Study of Sheep
1861
Physical Qualities
Oil on wood panel, 7-1/4 x 5-1/2 in. (18.4 x 14 cm.); Frame: 12-1/2 x 10-11/16 x 1-1/2 in. (31.7 x 27.2 x 3.8 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
1996.45.246
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 Maryland Institute, Baltimore, "Exhibition of the George A. Lucas Art Collection", 1911, cat. #133.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, "A Century of Baltimore Collecting 1840 - 1940", June 6-November 1, 1941, p. 46.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, "The George A. Lucas Collection of the Maryland Institute", October 12-November 11, 1965, cat. #248.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, "A Century of Baltimore Collecting 1840 - 1940", June 6-November 1, 1941, p. 46.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, "The George A. Lucas Collection of the Maryland Institute", October 12-November 11, 1965, cat. #248.
Inscribed: FACE: BR, 'Schenck/1862'. VERSO, FRAME: UC, 'Succession G.A. Lucas...'; UL corner, (masking tape), '133'. VERSO, PAINTING: C, 'To EDITOR OF THE Herald...'; BC, 'SCHENCK, (A.F.A.)/Duché de Holstein/élève de Mr. Coguiet/medaille 1865-'; 'BMA cat./1965/#24('9' scribbled out)8'; upside down, (masking tape), '133'
