Queen Amalia of Greece - Tennessee State Museum

Tennessee State Museum

Record No:	80.152.1
Subject:	Amalia, Queen of Greece
Artist:	Dury, George
Date:	Before 1849.
Media:	Oil on wood
Dimensions:	12.75 X 10.75
Location:	TN State Museum 505 Deadrick Street. Nashville, TN 37243 Web Contact: TN State Museum

History:	This portrait is possibly a study for a larger portrait. The label on the reverse side is covered with dirt and glue. It is a torso view. It has odd cracks in the paint layer and should be cleaned and examinined. It was considered to be in fair condition in 1980. George Dury left Bavaria for America in 1849. It is believed he did this study while he was court painter to King Ludwig I.
Notes:	Queen Amalia (1818-1875)was the daughter of the Grand Duke of Oldenburg. She married King Otto of Greece November 22, 1836. here.
Categories:	Portrait paintings; Greek Royalty; Women.