The Organ and the Voice Once More Beneath Our Very Windows
Classification
figures
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Accession Number
1953-48-35
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Frederick Coffay Yohn (1875–1933) was a prominent American illustrator and painter, celebrated for his detailed historical scenes and contributions to magazines like *Harper's* and *Scribner's*. Active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries,ohn often captured moments of American life with a dramatic flair, blending realism with evocative storytelling. Created around 1901, *The Organ and the Voice More Beneath Our Very Windows falls within his mature period, classified among works featuring human figures that bring emotional depth to everyday or poignant encounters. The title poetically...