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Artist:
Charles Fraser, born Charleston, SC 1782-died Charleston, SC 1860  Search this
Sitter:
Joseph Glover  Search this
Medium:
watercolor on ivory
Dimensions:
sight 3 3/8 x 2 3/4 in. (8.7 x 7.1 cm) oval
Type:
Painting-Miniature
Date:
ca. 1820
Luce Center Label:
Dr. Joseph Glover (about 1780-about 1840) practiced medicine in South Carolina after receiving his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1800. Noted for his work with poor patients, he also advocated the health-related benefits of planting trees in urban areas.
Topic:
Occupation\medicine\doctor  Search this
Portrait male\bust  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund
Object number:
1950.12.5
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7c3561682-f9c1-473c-9e36-e8db271a5577
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1950.12.5