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John Ruskin
1819-1900
Self-Portrait, in Blue Neckcloth
1873
Watercolor on paper.
13 7/8 x 9 15/16 inches (353 x 253 mm.)
Purchased as the gift of the Fellows.
1959.23
Inscription: 

Inscribed on verso in pencil in hand of Mrs. Arthur Severn, "Di Pa by himself".

Provenance: 
Mrs. Arthur Severn; Violet Severn; Frederick James Sharp; Mrs. Martha Holmes.
Associated names: 

Severn, Joan, 1846-1924, former owner.
Severn, Violet, former owner.
Sharp, James Frederick, former owner.
Holmes, Martha, Mrs., former owner.

Bibliography: 

Pierpont Morgan Library. Review of Acquisitions, 1949-1968. New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1969, p. 167.
Adams, Frederick B., Jr. Tenth Annual Report to the Fellows of the Pierpont Morgan Library. New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1960, p. 68-69.

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Ruskin, John
School: 
British
Century: 
19th century
Classification: 
Drawing
Department: 
Drawings and Prints