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Catalog Data

Painter:
Coles, John Jr. 1776-1854  Search this
Subject:
Dehon, William  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Type:
Paintings
Owner/Location:
Museum of Fine Arts 465 Huntington Avenue Boston Massachusetts 02115 Accession Number: 1978.298
Date:
1809
Notes:
Troyen, Carol, et al., "American Paintings in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: An Illustrated Summary Catalogue," Boston, MA: Museum of Fine Arts, 1997, pg. 52.
Summary:
Portrait of William Dehon as a child standing with his body turned to the left, his back against a draped table, his head turned to face the viewer, and his right hand holding a small whip. A dog is seated by the boy's feet, its head turned back to look at the boy. In the background there is a column and drapery.
Topic:
Portrait male--Full length  Search this
Portrait male--Child  Search this
Animal--Dog  Search this
Architecture interior  Search this
Control number:
IAP 20492497
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_367460