Astor Place Riot, May 10, 1849 — Charles M. Jenckes | DiscoverArt

Charles M. Jenckes

Astor Place Riot, May 10, 1849

1896

Watercolor over graphite

12.3 × 17.3 cm (4.8 × 6.8 in)

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