Attributed to Ferdinand Danton (American, 1877-1939), graphite and watercolor on laid paper, signed Gilbert Stuart and dated 1795; 8 x 10 in. The piece is attributed to the forger Danton, who often copied works by the great early American artists. Danton's story is filled with mystery - he was eventually jailed for forgery after managing to sell several works successfully to institutions. Provenance: This piece was featured on the PBS Television Series History Detectives.
Attributed to Ferdinand Danton (American, 1877-1939), graphite and watercolor on laid paper, signed Gilbert Stuart and dated 1795; 8 x 10 in. The piece is attributed to the forger Danton, who often copied works by the great early American artists. Danton's story is filled with mystery - he was eventually jailed for forgery after managing to sell several works successfully to institutions. Provenance: This piece was featured on the PBS Television Series History Detectives.
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