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Silhouette

Title:
George L. Fiske
Object Name:
Silhouette
Object ID:
1957.044.114
Creator:
Fiske, John T. (1864-1940)Artist
Date:
1885
Description:
Silhouette. Profile of George L. Fiske, by John T. Fiske (1864-1940), 1885. Pencil on paper. Bust-length profile of a man, facing right, wearing no discernible clothes. Main image has been drawn over what appears to be a rough draft image. A large 'X' appears just below where the subject's ear would be. Pencil inscription lower center: "Geo. L. Fiske / Nov. 10, 1885. / J.T.F". Unframed.
Material:
Paper
Dimensions:
H-16.3 W-12.3 inches
Provenance:
Gift of Emma Clapp Hammond (1880-1973), wife of Harry P. Hammond (1867-1955).
Credit Line:
Gift of Emma C. Hammond
Subjects:
Fiske, George
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