Contributed by Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries
Description
An oil painting by an unknown artist depicts Alfred Auger of East Poland, dressed as the young St-Jean-Baptiste. He appeared in the 1890 celebration in Lewiston.
The painter placed Auger in a rural setting appropriate to a young shepherd.
About This Item
- Title: St-Jean-Baptiste portrayal, 1890
- Creation Date: circa 1890
- Subject Date: circa 1890
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Locations:
- Lewiston, Androscoggin County, ME
- Auburn, Androscoggin County, ME
- Poland, Androscoggin County, ME
- Media: Oil
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Auger, Alfred--Performances
- St. John--Portrayals
- Boys
- St. John--Commemorations
- French Americans
- Children
- Augur, Alfred--Portraits
- St. John--Anniversaries
- Saints
- Celebrations
People
Other Keywords
- Auburn
- Auger, Alfred
- Catholic
- celebrations
- children
- Franco American
- French American
- French Canadian
- Lewiston
- paintings
- parades
- St. Jean Baptiste
For more information about this item, contact:
Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries51 Westminster Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 753-6545
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