Adalbert Volck
The Knight of the Rueful Countenance
1861-1863
Physical Qualities
Lithographic reproduction of original etching, Sheet: 237 × 151 mm. (9 5/16 × 5 15/16 in.)
Image: 171 × 118 mm. (6 3/4 × 4 5/8 in.)
Portfolio/Series
Great American Tragedians, Comedians, Clowns and Rope Dancers in their Favorite Characters.
Credit Line
Gift of Philip B. Perlman
Object Number
1950.181.59
Keidel, George C., 'Catonsville Biographies: Dr. Adalbert J. Volck,' Catonsville Argus, Oct. 16, 1915. Anderson, George McCullough, The Work of Adalbert Johann Volck, Baltimore: G.M. Anderson, 1970, p. 90, ill. p. [91]. The Baltimore Sun, March 31, 1912, ill. Part 4 p. 2. MacBride, Van Dyk, 'The Lincoln Caricatures: Eight Etchings by Dr. Adalbert J. Volck,' The Lincoln Herald, v. 56, no. 3 (Fall 1954), p. 25, 40, ill. p. 41.
Signed: 1
Inscribed: RECTO: BR (pencil): 'Lincoln'; On stone, LC below image: 'THE KNIGHT OF THE RUEFUL COUNTENANCE'.
Artist
Adalbert Volck
American, born Germany, 1828-1912
American, born Germany, 1828-1912
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