Distribution of the American Art Union prizes, at the Tabernacle, Broadway, New York, 24th Dec. 1847 LCCN2003664101, Francis D'Avignon, 1848

Title: distribution of the american art union prizes, at the tabernacle, broadway, new york, 24th dec. 1847 abstract: print shows a large audience at the broadway tabernacle attending the annual distribution of the american art union prizes and lottery of paintings by american artists; the galleries are full and many well-dressed men and women are standing in the foreground, an indication of the rising interest in fine art collecting in new york city. There is a simple chandelier at center and globes for gas lighting around the balcony, there is also a large organ in the background. Physical description: 1 print: tinted lithograph; sheet 52. 2 x 59. 9 cm. Notes: publication date based on copyright statement on item.;title from item.;inscribed in ink on bottom: 246. Deposited in clerk's office southern district n. Y. June 19, 1848.;forms part of: popular graphic art print filing series (library of congress).;on stone by davignon; lith. Of sarony & major 117 fulton st. N. Y. Date: 1848.