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Gift of Mrs. Courtney Brown, 1974.19.3, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright
William Worcester Lyman
Gift of Mrs. Courtney Brown, 1974.19.3, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright

William Worcester Lyman

Painter (American, 1832 - 1893)
Date1888
MediumPainting; oil on canvas in frame
DimensionsStretcher (height x width): 36 × 29in. (91.4 × 73.7cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Courtney Brown
Object number1974.19.3
DescriptionPortrait of William Worcester Lyman by W.R. Wheeler. Lyman is pictured in middle age, wearing a dark suit and vest, with his white shirt and black bow tie visible. He has a beard but no mustache. His right arm and hand are visible leaning on a table or chair.
Status
Not on view
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mid-19th century