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Frederick E. Cohen
Quirky Dogsled Scene featuring Downtown Detroit in 1853

1853

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Frederick E. Cohen (American, born England, c. 1818-1858) Boy in a Dog Sled, 1853 Oil on canvas, 25 x 30 inches Framed: 35 x 40 inches (approx.) Signed and inscribed: (on side of sled) "[...]F. E. COHEN/MAKER/Detroit/1853/[...]"; Inscribed near center: "H. R. ANDREW'S/RAIL ROAD HOTEL" Inscribed at right of center: "PORK/SHOP/J. HULL" The scene behind the boy depicts the H.R. Andrews Railroad hotel, a well-known hotel in Detroit, on 800 Woodward Avenue. The hotel, which dates from 1838, was a hub for stagecoach travel as well as railroad, and provided a bird’s-eye view to events such as the departure of Michigan troops for the Civil War. In 1869 the Detroit Opera House was built on the site, and the area is now Campus Martius Park in the heart of downtown Detroit. Frederick E. Cohen was born in England around 1818 and immigrated to Canada, crossing into Detroit in 1837. He remained in the Mount Vernon area of Detroit until 1853, painting fanciful panels for Great Lakes passenger vessels, portraits and landscapes. His works are in the collections of The Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College, Detroit Institute of Arts, and The Detroit Historical Society.
  • Creator:
    Frederick E. Cohen (1818 - 1858, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1853
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RS 56931stDibs: LU2390214076742

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