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Banks of the Danube
(18th and 19th Centuries )
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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Provenance
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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.
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/1981 | Examination | examined for condition |
Geographies
Russia (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 4 1/4 x W: 6 1/8 in. (10.8 x 15.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Laura F. Delano, 1965
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
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In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
37.2432