Dewey Arch, Madison Square, New York

Provenance

Estate of Miriam L. Finkel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Schwarz Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private collection, New York, New York

Note

The Dewey Arch was established in 1899 at Madison Square to celebrate Admiral George Dewey’s victory in the Philippines. Although the arch existed for only a few months, it became a key point of interest for artists, architects, and the public.