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Illustration to William Cowper's Poem "The Diverting History of John Gilpin": John Gilpin on His Horse Stampeding Back to London

1857
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  • Title: Illustration to William Cowper's Poem "The Diverting History of John Gilpin": John Gilpin on His Horse Stampeding Back to London
  • Artist: John Whetten Ehninger (American, New York 1827–1889 Saratoga Springs, New York)
  • Date: 1857
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Graphite and gray ink on Bristol board
  • Dimensions: 11 3/16 x 8 1/4 in. (28.4 x 21 cm)
  • Credit Line: Maria DeWitt Jesup Fund, 1994
  • Object Number: 1994.500.6
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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Illustration to William Cowper's Poem "The Diverting History of John Gilpin": John Gilpin Sends His Wife and Family before Him to the Church to Renew Their Wedding Vows, John Whetten Ehninger American, Graphite and gray ink on Bristol board, American
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