Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
1958.5.141 |
Object Name |
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Description |
"Friends and Enemies," 1899, color lithograph after a painting by H. A. Odgen. American Revolutionary War period (1775 - 1783) scene of a Quaker couple strolling along a street in Philadelphia (?). The woman wears a gray costume and deep brimmed bonnet, and the man wears a gray suit and gray wide-brimmed hat. Three "red-coat" officers are to the left. One tips his hat to the woman, but she looks ahead without acknowledging him. Signed in plate, bottom right: H. A. Ogden Printed in Paris--Copyright 1899 by Jean Boussod, Manzi, Joyant & Co. Henry Alexander Ogden was an American illustrator known for his interest in military subjects. As a young man, he began work with Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, but resigned in 1881 to become an independent artist. He was particularly interested in the American Revolutionary War and early American history. |
Title |
Friends and Enemies |
Date |
1899 |
Role of Creator |
Artist |
Creator |
Ogden, Henry Alexander |
Role of Creator 2 |
Publisher |
Creator 2 |
Jean Boussod, Manzi, Joyant & Cie |
Medium |
color lithograph |
Material |
paper |
Dimensions |
H-20 W-15.62 inches |
Credit line |
Bequest of Frederick T. Bonham |
Place of Origin |
Europe/France/Paris |
Subjects |
Revolutionary War Quaker (Religion) Clothing & dress |