Flowers on a Japanese Tray on a Mahogany Table
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Object Label
John La Farge labored over this small painting. He began by making an elaborate, careful drawing on the prepared panel using pen or pencil. The drawn lines describe the outlines of the forms and their essential details. The paint was gradually applied in layers ranging from thick, textured strokes to thin, translucent glazes. La Farge made several changes to the composition as he worked, including painting out a large flower left of center.
Caption
John La Farge (American, 1835–1910). Flowers on a Japanese Tray on a Mahogany Table, 1879. Oil on panel, 10 3/8 x 18 1/16 in. (26.3 x 45.8 cm) frame: 16 5/8 x 24 5/16 x 3 in. (42.2 x 61.8 x 7.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Christiana C. Burnett, great-niece of the artist, 2001.47.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
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Collection
Artist
Title
Flowers on a Japanese Tray on a Mahogany Table
Date
1879
Medium
Oil on panel
Classification
Dimensions
10 3/8 x 18 1/16 in. (26.3 x 45.8 cm) frame: 16 5/8 x 24 5/16 x 3 in. (42.2 x 61.8 x 7.6 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Christiana C. Burnett, great-niece of the artist
Accession Number
2001.47.1
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