Henry Studdy Theobald (1847-1934), London, probably to 1902 [3]
From 1902 to 1919
Charles Lang Freer (1854-1919), probably purchased from Henry Studdy Theobald in 1902 [4]
From 1920
Freer Gallery of Art, gift of Charles Lang Freer in 1920 [5]
Notes:
[1] A note, in pencil on the old mount, stated: "A.W. Thibaudeau bo't it from Ph. Burty" (see Curatorial Remarks in the object record).
[2] See note 1.
[3] According to a note in the Accession File, Collections Management Office, this object is from the Theobald collection, and was therefore probably purchased from Henry Studdy Theobald in 1902, along with many other Whistler pieces from the Theobald Collection. However, there is no specific purchase information regarding this object.
[4] See note 3.
[5] The original deed of Charles Lang Freer's gift was signed in 1906. The collection was received in 1920 upon the completion of the Freer Gallery.
Collection:
Freer Gallery of Art Collection
Previous custodian or owner:
Philippe Burty (1830-1890)
Alphonse Wyatt Thibeaudau (ca. 1840-1892)
Henry Studdy Theobald (1847-1934) (C.L. Freer source)
