In this artwork, how is the Provenance discussed?
The painting was exhibited at the Boston Athenæum in early 1855, where it was seen by Henry Thoreau.  It was bought by the railway tycoon William H. Osborn, and  remained in the family until 1965.  After passing through the hands of investment banker J. William Middendorf II and Kennedy Galleries, it was bought by the Reynolda House Museum of American Art in 1966.
J. William Middendorf J. William Middendorf II Reynolda House Museum of American Art Boston Athenæum Kennedy Galleries Henry Thoreau William H. Osborn