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The Organ Grinder
The Organ Grinder

The Organ Grinder

Artist William Morgan American, born Great Britain, 1826–1900
Datecirca 1865–1875
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions18 x 26 in. (45.7 x 66 cm)
Frame: 22 3/8 x 30 3/8 x 2 3/4 in. (56.8 x 77.2 x 7 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the State of North Carolina
Object number52.9.24
On View
Not on view
Provenance**Created United States, ca. 1865–1875; collection of the artist. [John Levy Galleries, New York, by 1944]; sold to NCMA, 1952.
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