Harriet Helen Barksdale Clements - Tennessee State Museum

Tennessee State Museum

Record No:	80.39.2
Subject:	Clements, Harriet Helen Barksdale
Artist:	Bertram, Clara
Date:	Unknown
Media:	Oil on masonite.
Dimensions:	17.50 X 14.43
Location:	TN State Museum 505 Deadrick Street. Nashville, TN 37243 Web Contact: TN State Museum

History:	This portrait was considered to be in excellent condition as of 1980. The painting is of an upper torso view of a woman facing forward. She is wearing a multi-colored dress with a white collar. There are signs of retouching on her neck, collar, eyes and lips. The painting has a tan oval matting with an inside black border. A wooden gold leaf frame encases all. For the mate of this portrait, see file no. 80.39.1.
Notes:	Harriet Helen Barksdale was born January 20, 1840 in Pittsylvania County, VA. She was married to Charles Herbert Clements. She died June 6, 1909 in Greenfield, Weakley County, TN.
Categories:	Portrait paintings; Women.