Columbus (Standing Figure #1), drawing for The Landing of Columbus

Artist John Vanderlyn (American, 1775 – 1852)

Datec. 1840

Period19th century

MediumBrown and gray chalk with pencil on gray paper

DimensionsObject Size: 24 1/4 x 19 inches

Credit LinePurchase with funds provided by the Electra Havemeyer Webb Memorial Fund

Object number2011.015

Curatorial DepartmentNorth American Art (pre 1900)

_Place of OriginUnited States

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