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National Society of Colonial
Dames of
America in Tennessee
James K. Polk Ancestral Home Collection Columbia, Tennessee | ||
Portrait #410 |
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| Subject/Title: | Cortez, Hernando | |
| Artist: | Mexican School | |
| Date Created: | 19th century | |
| Owner/Location: | James K. Polk Ancestral Home 301-305 W. Seventh St. Columbia, TN 38402 931-388-2354 www.jameskpolk.com/new/ |
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| Frame Dimensions: | NA | |
| Image Dimensions: | 56 x 45 5/8 | |
| Materials/Media: | oil on canvas | |
| Date Documented: | 12/14/2004 | |
| Condition: | Good | |
| Description: | Below the knee slightly right profile portrait of Cortez, who is dressed in period formal wear. His right hand rests on a table with a a pair of gloves and plumed hat. A coat of arms with ribbon banners is in the upper left. |
| History of Work: | Copy of a painting from the Hospital of Jesus, founded by Cortez in Mexico City, Mexico. This copy was given to Sarah Polk by Gen. W. J. Worth, a division commander during the Mexican War. Has undergone conservation treatment in 19??. |
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