Photo of collection object Song of the Siren — La Farge, John. Song of the Siren, ca. 1883–84. Watercolor and gouache on paper, 9 × 5 in. (22.9 × 12.7 cm). Gift of Jacqueline Loewe Fowler, 2020, 2021.14.41. public-domain.

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Song of the Siren

ca. 1883–84

John La Farge

The American Wing

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Maker/Artist: La Farge, John
Formatted Medium: Watercolor and gouache on paper
Medium: Watercolor, gouache on paper
Locations: country: United States
Dimensions: 9 × 5 in. (22.9 × 12.7 cm)
Departments: The American Wing
Accession Number: 2021.14.41
Credit Line: Gift of Jacqueline Loewe Fowler, 2020
Rights Statement: public-domain
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