G. Frederick Morse painting of Portland fire of 1866
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George Frederick Morse (1834-1925) painted this scene of the Portland fire of 1866.
Morse worked for the Portland Company for many years, beginning as a draftsman and later working as the company's superintendent. Throughout his life he maintained an active interest in arts and culture in Portland.
He did four paintings of the Great Fire.
Other Information
- Title: G. Frederick Morse painting of Portland fire of 1866
- Creator: Morse, George Frederick
- Creation Date: 1866
- Subject Date: 1866-07-04
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Oil on canvas
- Dimensions (cm): 39 x 56
- Local Code: A86-828
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
Cross Reference Searches
LC Subject Headings
Portland (Me.)--Fire, 1866
Morse, George Frederic 1834-1926
Paintings
Fires--Maine--Portland
Great Fire, Portland, Me., 1866
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