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Mr. Butterfield
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Mr. Butterfield

Artist (American, 1793–1878)
Dateabout 1835–1840
Mediumwatercolor, gum glazes and graphite on paper
Dimensions7.3 x 6.2 cm (2 7/8 x 2 7/16 in.)
ClassificationsWatercolors
Credit LinePurchased with funds given in memory of Lewis Hoyer Rabbage
Object number1999.17
ProvenancePurchased from Christie's, 502 Park Ave., NY
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Portrait of a Man
John Ritto Penniman
early 19th century
Storage Jar with Applied Floral Decoration
Chinese
Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Corn and Winter Wheat
Thomas Hart Benton
1945
Conservation Status: After Treatment
John La Farge
1892–1908
Rectangular Jar
Hamada, Shoji
July 1953
with Lid
Chinese
Wanli period (1573–1620) of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Box-shaped Pillow with Floral Design (Sancai ware)
Chinese
first half of the 8th century, Tang dynasty (618–906)
Tomb Figurine of Lan Caihe with Basket
Chinese
late Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Tomb Figurine of Han Xiangzi with Flute
Chinese
late Ming dynasty (1368–1644)