Museum of Fine Arts 465 Huntington Avenue Boston Massachusetts 02115 Accession Number: 69.1262
Date:
Ca. 1888
Notes:
Owner, 1974: Registration Records.
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. 223.
Image on file.
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. 223.
(On back, in the hand of the artist's brother Charles Prendergase, visible before relining:) MAURICE PRENDERGASTS FATHER.PORTRAIT PAINTED BY/MAURICE PRENDERGAST/C.O.
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Summary:
Portrait of the artist's father as an older man with his body turned slightly to the left and his gaze directed off to the left. He has long sideburns, and wears a dark jacket and tie with a white shirt.
