A Banana Tree
19th century
Description
The page depicts a large banana tree in bright shades of green. A bunch of dark green bananas grows off to the right from a gently-curving branch. The bunch terminates into a large red flower.
Dimensions
39.2 x 29.2 cm (15 7/16 x 11 1/2 in.)
Provenance
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1983 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of long-term loan to Museum in 1983.
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