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Painter:
Ulke, Henry 1821-1910  Search this
Subject:
Henry, Joseph  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Type:
Paintings
Owner/Location:
Smithsonian Institution National Portrait Gallery 8th & F Streets, N.W Washington District of Columbia 20560 Accession Number: 79.245
Date:
1875
Notes:
"National Portrait Gallery: Permanent Collection Illustrated Checklist," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Instit. Press, 1987, pg. 134.
Summary:
Portrait of Joseph Henry seated at his desk with his body turned to the right, his head turned to face the viewer, his left hand raised to his chin, and his right arm resting on the arm of his chair, a quill pen held in his hand. On his desk there are books and paper.
Topic:
Portrait male--Knee length  Search this
Occupation--Science--Scientist  Search this
Occupation--Art--Museum Director  Search this
Object--Written Matter--Book  Search this
Object--Other--Writing Tool  Search this
Control number:
IAP 08650365
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_370525