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Uploaded by on Nov 11, 2010

Curator Karen Quinn describes how artist Fitz Henry may have used a mechanical device to aid him in painting "Coffin's Beach," a shore scene from Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Image credits:
Fitz Henry Lane, Sketch of Coffin's Beach. CAPE ANN MUSEUM, Gloucester, MA

For more information, please visit http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/view-of-coffin-s-beach-33497

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  • very interesting video.Do you have an opinion of david hockneys book

    "lost secrets of the old masters" camera lucida camera obscura.

    do you think it was used back in the 16 and 1700's ?

  • Wow. Great little video.

  • Hi Karen, I miss you. This is fascinating. Great job!-Courtney Peterson

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