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Quincy Portrait

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-55907

Description

Framed watercolor painting on paper in brown tones of three children; a boy and girl flank a young boy holding a small book. Possibly James Phillip Quincy, Samuel Quincy, and Mabel Quincy. Three-quarter length view. Elaborate molded and gilded frame with oval reveal. Inscription on rear reads: "JP. S. & M. Quincy by SHARPE."

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
paintings (visual works)
paper (fiber product)
watercolor (paint)
Picture
Portrait
Portrait

Associated Person

Quincy, Samuel M. (Samuel Miller), 1833-1887
Gould, Mary Apthorp Quincy, 1834-1883
Quincy, Josiah Phillips, 1829-1910

Maker

Sharpe (Artist)

Location of Origin

USA

Dimensions

18 1/4 x 16 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Reginald Allen

Accession Number

1977.34

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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