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Mrs. Reginald de Koven (Anna Farwell de Koven)
Mrs. Reginald de Koven (Anna Farwell de Koven)

Mrs. Reginald de Koven (Anna Farwell de Koven)

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Object Details

Title:
Mrs. Reginald de Koven (Anna Farwell de Koven)
Date:
Date unknown
Artist:
Medium:
Sanguine and charcoal on paper
Dimensions
19 x 12 1/2in.
Classification
Drawings-watercolors
Credit Line:
Gift of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 2015
Description

[lower right in red ink]: stamped monogram initials; [below stamp in graphite]: Violet Oakley; [bottom left in graphite]: Mrs. Reginald De Koven done in New YorkAnna Farwell de Koven (1862-1953) was a well-known socialite, novelist and amateur historian who published under the name “Mrs. Reginald de Koven.” Her husband was a well-regarded music critic and composer. Together the couple hosted numerous music receptions at their home in New York City.

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