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Museum purchase, 1964.113.2, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright
Major Henry Seymour
Museum purchase, 1964.113.2, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright

Major Henry Seymour

Subject (American, 1764 - 1846)
Painter (1808 - 1849)
Date1845
MediumPainting; oil on canvas in frame
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 29 1/2 × 24 1/2in. (74.9 × 62.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1964.113.2
DescriptionPortrait painting of Major Henry Seymour painted by Philip Hewins. Seymour is portrayed in old age. He has balding whitish gray hair. He is wearing a black jacket, white shirt, and white cravat. In his right hand he is holding an open newspaper. There is a red curtain in the background.
Status
Not on view