Collection Highlights
Study for "Carmen Jones"
1944
2001.104
Watercolor and graphite on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
William Kurtz (1833-1904)
Title
William Kurtz (1833-1904)
Date
ca. 1875-1880
Medium
Oil on wood panel
Dimensions
Overall: 6 3/4 x 5 3/8 in. ( 17.1 x 13.7 cm )
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Leo F. Gieberich
Object Number
1941.649
Gallery Label
The subject was a well-known painter and photographer in New York in the 1870s, maintaining a studio at 65 Third Avenue. At the time of his death, he lived in Far Rockaway, Long Island, and his studio was on 23rd Street in Manhattan. His portrait was a gift to the Society from his son.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
