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Andrew John Henry Way (1826-1888) Oysters in Half Shell 1863
Oil on canvas
13 57/64 x 20 5/64 in. (35.3 x 51 cm.)
Bequest of Caroline S. Orem
Holding Institution: Maryland Historical Society
Accession: 1964-3-30
Artist: Andrew John Henry Way (1826-1888)
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This painting may not currently be on view at the Maryland
Historical Society.
Medium: Painting Description: Still life shows oysters on the half shell on green plate. Crackers and salt are seen at left, with three jars at rear; at right are seen two-tined fork, peeled lemon, glass, and cloth. Objects rest on dark red mottled marble slab. Signatures/Inscriptions/Labels: Signature "A.J.H. Way / 1863"
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