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Mourning Theorem
Mourning Theorem
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Mourning Theorem

Date1828
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  • Paintings
  • Velvet
  • Oil
  • United States
Dimensions37.5 x 49 x 4 cm (14 3/4 x 19 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Credit LineMourning theorem, unknown maker, American, 1828. Concord Museum Collection; Pi1001.
Object numberPi1001
DescriptionTheorem painting on velvet. Painted blues and deep greens on white velvet. Composition of central urn beneath an unusually funereal willow tree, with hills, a stream, boat, etc., and a chapel in the background. Urn inscribed: "Sacred to the memory of Olive Maria Parker, who died April 9, 1828, aged 13 years, 9 months, 2 days." In brass beveled frame, significant tarnishing.
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