The Elm Tree at Kensington, Under which Mr. Penn Made the First Treaty with the Indians

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The Elm Tree at Kensington, Under which Mr. Penn Made the First Treaty with the Indians

c. 1812

George Cooke (British, 1781–1834) Possibly after a drawing by George Isham Parkyns (British (active United States), 1749 or 1750–c. 1820) Copy after an engraving by Samuel Seymour (American (born England), c. 1775–c. 1832) After a painting by Thomas Birch (American (born England), 1779–1851)

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Object Details

Titles:

The Elm Tree at Kensington, Under which Mr. Penn Made the First Treaty with the Indians

Date:

c. 1812

Artists:

George Cooke (British, 1781–1834) Possibly after a drawing by George Isham Parkyns (British (active United States), 1749 or 1750–c. 1820) Copy after an engraving by Samuel Seymour (American (born England), c. 1775–c. 1832) After a painting by Thomas Birch (American (born England), 1779–1851)

Medium:

Etching

Dimensions:

Image: 2 15/16 x 3 3/4 inches (7.5 x 9.5 cm)

Classification:

Prints

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Russell Herrick Van Tine, 1956

Accession Number:

1956-43-3

Geography:

Made in London, England, Europe

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