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National Society of Colonial
Dames of
America in Tennessee
Historic Carnton Plantation - Franklin, Tennessee | ||
Portrait #974  |
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| Subject/Title: | McGavock, Randal | |
| Artist: | Unknown | |
| Date Created: | August 20, 1855 | |
| Owner/Location: | Historic Carnton Plantation 1345 Carnton Lane Franklin, TN 37064 |
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| Frame Dimensions: | 25 x 30 | |
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| Materials/Media: | Oil on canvas | |
| Date Documented: | 25 October 2007 | |
| Condition: | Excellent | |
| Description: | Chest-up portrait of a gentleman in formal attire including white shirt, black tie, and jacket. Landscape scene is visible on the left edge of the painting. |
| History of Work: | Inscription on rear of painting reads "Randal McGavock portrait finished August 20, 1855, age 52." |
| Notes: | Randal McGavock (1803-1890) is from Wythe County, VA. He is the nephew of Randal McGavock of Carnton. |