John Adam Beckley
PainterAttributed to
Erastus Salisbury Field
(American, 1805 - 1900)
SubjectPortrait of
John Adam Beckley
(American, 1808 - 1874)
Dateabout 1836
MediumPainting; oil on canvas in frame
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 34 1/4 × 28in. (87 × 71.1cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of the estate of Clara M. Beckley
Object number1963.7.1
DescriptionPainting of John Adam Beckley attributed to Erastus Salisbury Field. Beckley is a young man with thick, dark hair. He is wearing a black jacket with a shawl collar, and a white shirt, high, white collar points, and a white cravat. In his left hand he is holding what appears to be a newspaper.
NotesSubject note: There is a note in the object file that states that 1963.7.1 and .2 were painted as wedding pictures in 1836.Status
Not on view
Benjamin Adams