Painter:

Copley, John Singleton 1738-1815  Search this

Subject:

Murray, William  Search this

Medium:

Pastel on paper

Type:

Paintings

Owner/Location:

Amherst College Mead Art Museum Amherst Massachusetts 01002 Accession Number: 1949.38

Date:

1782-1783

Notes:

Barter, Judith A., "American Drawings and Watercolors from Amherst College," San Francisco, CA: Art Museum Association of America, 1985, pg. 10.

Summary:

Sketch of William Murray seated in a large arm chair, his body turned to the left, his gaze directed off to the right, and his left hand resting on a large open book that is propped up against the arm of his chair. He wears a long powdered wig and long robes.

Topic:

Study  Search this

Portrait male--Full length  Search this

Control number:

IAP 20090762

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_383405