National Society of Colonial Dames of
America in Tennessee
Portrait #398
Subject/Title: Unknown Gentleman W120
Artist:Unknown
Date Created:ca. 1820-1830
Owner/Location:Cheekwood Museum of Art
Nashville, TN
Frame Dimensions:NA
Image Dimensions:2.5 x 2
Materials/Media:watercolor on ivory
Date Documented:
Condition:Excellent
Description:Oval bust-length full frontal of a young man with auburn wavy hair and neatly trimmed sideburns that extend to his jawline. His eyes are large, wideset, and blue. He has a cleft in his chin. His posture seems unusually erect. His coat is black as is his tie. His shirt is white and high-collared.
History:Illus. Christie's catalog.
Notes:

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