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Henry Codman

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Written by: Lars TanakaSenior Specialist · Modern & Contemporary Art
American Art · Catalogue no. 912078
Alvan Clark

Henry Codman

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byMuseum of Fine Arts Boston
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Artist / MakerAlvan Clark
Date1850
Culture / OriginUnited States
TypePainting
CollectionMuseum of Fine Arts Boston
LocationMuseum of Fine Arts Boston
About the Artist

BiographyAlvan Clark (1804–1887) — American astronomer and artist (1804-1887).Alvan Clark worked as astronomer, painter, businessperson and optician and is associated with United States. Their documented life spans the years 1804 to 1887, born in Ashfield, died in Cambridge.Disciplinesastronomer, painter, businessperson, opticianBorn1804, AshfieldDied1887, CambridgeNationalityUnited StatesSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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