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The Thames towards Erith
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James McNeill Whistler and The Fine Art Society

The Thames towards Erith

1877, published 1879

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The Thames towards Erith

1877, published 1879

Physical Qualities Drypoint, Sheet: 177 × 254 mm. (6 15/16 × 10 in.) Plate: 151 × 227 mm. (5 15/16 × 8 15/16 in.)
Portfolio/Series From the series "Cancelled Plates"
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 1996.48.18106
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: Signed in plate: lower right "[butterfly]" Inscribed in pencil: bottom left, in Lucas' hand "'The Thames towards Erith' - Wede. 135"

Markings: Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c) Watermark: Strasbourg lily VGL

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