Object details
Accession number
P11n20.3
Creators
Full title
John Singer Sargent's Mural, "Madonna of Sorrows" at the Boston Public Library
Creation Date
1916
Provenance
Possibly a gift from the American artist John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) to Isabella Stewart Gardner, 1916-19.
Marks
Stamped in ink (verso): COPYRIGHT - 1916 / BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY EMPLOYEES' / BENEFIT ASSOCIATION.
Dimensions
24.8 x 16.5 cm (9 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Display Media
Gelatin silver print
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Macknight Room
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