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Portrait of Sara Norton

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1845-1900

GUSN

GUSN-6664

Description

Bust-length portrait of a young woman, three-quarter view to left, short hair.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
paintings (visual works)
pencils (drawing and writing equipment)
Picture
Portrait
Portrait

Inscription

Penciled script on reverse in center:""Portrait of John Ruskin (crossed out)/portrait of Sara Norton by /Miss Lisa Stillman/ Property of Sara, Elizabeth/ Margaret Norton.""

Associated Person

Codman, John, 1696-1755

Maker

Stillman, Lisa, Miss (Maker)
Capen, L. R. (Maker)

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

16 1/2 x 14 7/8 x 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Susan Norton

Accession Number

1990.98

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