Henry O. Tanner's 1913 etching The Wreck donated to PAFA by Dr. Constance E. Clayton

An etching titled The Wreck by Henry O. Tanner, created around 1913, has entered the collection of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The work measures 10 7/8 by 13 1/4 inches and was executed on paper. This acquisition came as a gift from Dr. Constance E. Clayton, who donated it in memory of her mother, Mrs. Williabell Clayton. The donation was documented in an online entry posted on April 18, 2020. The artwork represents a significant addition to PAFA's holdings of works on paper. Tanner, an important American artist active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is known for his genre scenes and religious paintings. The etching technique demonstrates his engagement with printmaking alongside his better-known paintings. The Clayton family's contribution ensures the preservation and public accessibility of this piece within a major American art institution.