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Watson Van Benthuysen II and Thomas Van Benthuysen

ca. 1837
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 754
Watson Van Benthuysen II (1832-?) was the son of Watson Van Benthuysen and Catherine Crippen of Brooklyn. His younger brother was Thomas (1834-?).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Watson Van Benthuysen II and Thomas Van Benthuysen
  • Artist: Aramenta Dianthe Vail (1820–1888)
  • Date: ca. 1837
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Watercolor on ivory
  • Dimensions: Sight: 4 5/8 x 3 11/16 in. (11.7 x 9.4 cm)
    Framed: 10 9/16 x 9 9/16 x 2 1/4 in. (26.8 x 24.3 x 5.7 cm)
  • Credit Line: Dale T. Johnson Fund, 2005
  • Object Number: 2005.175
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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