American School, 19th Century

MOURNING PICTURE: IN MEMORY OF RUFUS HATHAWAY, M.D.

American School, 19th Century

the paper is watermarked Whatman-1821; the urn inscribed In Memory of Rufus Hathaway / M.D. / born May 12, 1770 / died Oct. 13, 1822; the monument inscribed Beneath those clods in peaceful sleep / His mortal body lies / Surviving friends forbear to weep / For Virtue never dies;
Watercolor, pen and ink on paper
18 by 23 in.
circa 1825

Provenance:
This rare watercolor mourning picture is in memory of Rufus Hathaway (1770-1822), a physician and noted American folk artist.