William Blount - Tennessee State Museum

Tennessee State Museum

Record No:	1.848
Subject:	Blount, William
Artist:	Cooper, Washington B.
Date:	Unknown
Media:	Oil on canvas.
Dimensions:	Frame 24.50 X 29.50
Location:	TN State Museum 505 Deadrick Street. Nashville, TN 37243 Web Contact: TN State Museum

History:	Portrait was purchased from the William Cooper Gallery in 1891. It has overall cracking of the paint and there is much overpainting.
Notes:	William Blount (1749-1800) was the Territorial Governor of Tennessee 1790-1796. He had earlier served as a soldier. His home, Blount Mansion, is open to the public and is located in downtown Knoxville, Tn.
Categories:	Portrait paintings; Men; Governors; Politicians.