Artist:
N.C. Wyeth
(American, 1882 - 1945)
Fremont and the Pathfinder Flag, composition drawing
Alternate Title(s):John Charles Fremont-Pathfinder
Medium: Charcoal on paper
Date: ca. 1942
Dimensions:
38 x 36 in. (96.5 x 91.4 cm)
Private collection
Accession number: SUPP2000.1368
Research Number: NCW: 1368
InscribedLower left within image: N. C. W.; below image: JOHN CHARLES FREMONT - PATHFINDER
ProvenanceThe artist; Mrs. N. C. Wyeth; (Andrew Wyeth);
Curatorial RemarksThe present work is the composition drawing for NCW 555, an oil on panel painting. NCW 1454 is a layout for the complete calendar page, which includes a photographic reproduction of the composition drawing attached to a board with original sketches for the decorative borders and text block.