Gift of Daisy Grou, 1940.18.1, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright

Eli Gilman

PainterAttributed to Jared Bradley Flagg (American, 1820 - 1899)

SubjectPortrait of Eli Gilman (American, 1787 - 1842)

Dateprobably 1842

MediumPainting; oil on canvas

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 24 × 20in. (61 × 50.8cm)

ClassificationsPainting

Credit LineGift of Daisy Grou

Object number1940.18.1

DescriptionHead and shoulders portrait of Eli Gilman attributed to Jared Bradley Flagg. Gilman is middle-aged or older. He is facing partly to the right. He has a long nose, hazel eyes, and dark brown hair. He is wearing a black coat, a heavy black stock that comes up high under his chin, and a white shirt and collar.

NotesDate note: According to the object file, there is an inscription under the relining that states, "Portrait of Eli Gilman / Born 1790 / Died May 18 [ ] aged 52 / Painted by Jarad Fl[ ] in 1842 / after death"

Status

Not on view