The Falls of Tamahaka, Cherokee County, North Carolina

Artist William Charles Anthony Frerichs (American, born Belgium, 1829–1905, active in the United States 1850–1905)

Datecirca 1860–1870

MediumOil on canvas

Dimensions30 x 48 in. (76.2 x 121.9 cm)
Frame: 38 x 55 3/4 in. (96.5 x 141.6 cm)

ClassificationsPaintings

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. George D. Finch

Object numberG.65.24.1

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Provenance**Created United States; collection of the artist. [Sale, Masonic Hall, Bignon & Crump, Augusta, GA, November 30–December 1, 1871, no. 26] [1]; B. W. Heard, Washington, GA; Mrs. Linus M. Ellis Sr., Washington, GA, 1965; sold to Mr. and Mrs. George D. Finch, Thomasville, NC, 1965; given to NCMA, 1965. [1] “125 Choice Oil Paintings,” as Falls of the French Broad River, N.C.