Who created "Study for "John Brown in Prison""?

Study for "John Brown in Prison" was created by Thomas Hovenden in ca. 1884.

When was "Study for "John Brown in Prison"" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1884.

What medium is "Study for "John Brown in Prison""?

Study for "John Brown in Prison" is Graphite and chinese white on tan paper.

Is "Study for "John Brown in Prison"" in the public domain?

Yes, Study for "John Brown in Prison" is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Study for "John Brown in Prison"

Thomas Hovenden

ca. 1884

Medium

Graphite and chinese white on tan paper

Dimensions

9 5/16 x 11 3/8 in. (23.7 x 28.9 cm)

Classification

Drawing

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of David Stewart Hull, in memory of Katharine Hull Davis and Erastus Hewitt Hull Jr., 1993

Accession Number

1993.103

Tags

Men

Art Historical Context

Thomas Hovenden's *Study for "John Brown Prison"* (ca. 1884) offers a poignant glimpse into the artist's preparatory process for a larger historical painting honoring the famed abolitionist John Brown. Hovenden, a Philadelphia-based painter known for his realistic genre scenes and dramatic narratives, captures Brown in his final days before his 1859 execution for leading the Harpers Ferry raid against slavery. This intimate drawing reflects the post-Civil War fascination with abolitionist heroes, portraying Brown as a resolute martyr whose defiance inspired the Union cause. Rendered in graphi...

About the Artist

Thomas Hovenden

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