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Source Description
Pokitonov (Pochitonoff) was a specialist in miniature landscapes and portraits, and traveled extensively outside Russia beginning in 1878. Here he depicts a sunlit scene on the Danube. Pokitonov was known as the "Russian Meissonier." His works were eagerly sought out by American collectors. This painting was purchased by the museum's founder, Henry Walters in 1886, in New York City. Henry ultimately owned three paintings by the artist.
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Document identity
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23831
label
Banks of the Danube
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drawing
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Source metadata
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23831
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drawing
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normalized
title
Banks of the Danube
description
Pokitonov (Pochitonoff) was a specialist in miniature landscapes and portraits, and traveled extensively outside Russia beginning in 1878. Here he depicts a sunlit scene on the Danube. Pokitonov was known as the "Russian Meissonier." His works were eagerly sought out by American collectors. This painting was purchased by the museum's founder, Henry Walters in 1886, in New York City. Henry ultimately owned three paintings by the artist.
provenance
Acquired by George Petit [1856-1920], Paris, 1886; purchased by Roland Knoedler [1856-1932], New York, August 19 1886; purchased by Henry Walters, Baltimore, December 3 1886 [1]. Laura F. Delano, Baltimore; given to Walters Art Museum, 1965.
date
1886
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CC0
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en
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Painting & Drawing
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1
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dimensions
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cm
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10.8
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15.5
dimensionsRaw
H: 4 1/4 x W: 6 1/8 in. (10.8 x 15.5 cm)
Source extras
inscriptions
[Signature] Lower right: Pokitonow 86an / N7; [Sticker] On back: 5287
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oil on panel
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3264
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EAN
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none
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photo
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