National Society of Colonial
Dames of America in Tennessee
Portrait
#1512
Subject/Title:
Unknown Gentleman
Artist:
Unknown
Date
Created:
ca. 1840-1850
Owner/Location:
Private Collection
Frame Dimensions:
48 x 43
Image Dimensions:
40 x 35
Materials/Media:
Oil on canvas
Date Documented:
25 June 2008
Condition:
Fair
Description:
Half-length seated portrait of a young gentleman. Sitter wears a black suit with white shirt and black necktie. Subject sits in red upholstered chair with left arm resting on green covered table. Left background features a pulled curtain. Subject has brown hair parted on the side. Ornate gilt-wood frame.
History of Work:
No information is known about this portrait. Purchased by owner's parents.