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Ship in a Squall
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See also 8.1955.27 and 8.1955.36 for studies that Allston did in relation to this work.
Department of American Paintings Sculpture & Decorative Arts
To the artist's wife Martha Dana Allston at his death 1843; to the Washington Allston Trust 1862.
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum Loan from The Washington Allston Trust
Title: Ship in a Squall
Description:
See also 8.
1955.
27 and 8.
1955.
36 for studies that Allston did in relation to this work.
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