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Jedidiah Smith Crossing Merced River by Helen Katherine Forbes
Jedidiah Smith Crossing Merced River

Jedidiah Smith Crossing Merced River

Year1937
Classification painting
Dimensions6' x 8'
  • Eleven horses, five explorers on horses. Contract dated August 16, 1935; work installed June 29, 1937.  Commissioned under Section of Painting & Sculpture.