National Society of Colonial Dames of
America in Tennessee

Two Rivers Mansion - Metro Parks & Recreation - Nashville, Tennessee

Portrait #1395
Subject/Title:
McGavock,
David H.
Artist:Cooper, Washington B.
Date Created:ca. 1850
Owner/Location:Metro Board of Parks & Recreation
Two Rivers Mansion
P. O. Box 196340
Nashville, TN 37219-6340
615-862-8370
Image Dimensions:6' x 4'
Materials/Media:Oil on fabric
Date Documented:22 March 2008
Condition:Good
Description:Three-quarter length portrait of handsome young man in formal dress of the period: long black jacket over vest, white shirt with stand-up collar and large black neckband around the collar. He is standing next to a pedestal with his right arm resting on it and his left arm hanging loosely by his side. He is looking directly at the viewer. There is a red drape behind him and over his right shoulder, a low table to his left, and an outdoor scene on his left with a column that echoes the front pedestal.
History of Work:
Notes:Wedding portrait of Mr. McGavock

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