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Gift of Foster W. Rice, 1951.1.0, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright
Theodore Barrell
Gift of Foster W. Rice, 1951.1.0, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright

Theodore Barrell

Painter (American, 1796 - 1881)
Subject (American, 1771 - 1845)
Dateabout 1825-1826
MediumOil on wood in frame
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 26 3/8 × 21 1/2in. (67 × 54.6cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Foster W. Rice
Object number1951.1.0
DescriptionBust-length portrait of Theodore Barrell, attributed to Nathaniel Jocelyn. Barrell is facing left. He has a receding hairline, and is wearing glasses, a deep collared black coat and a white ruffled stock. The painting is badly smudged around Barrell's mouth.
Status
Not on view