Russell Cheney
SubjectPortrait of
Russell Cheney
(American, 1881 - 1945)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1935
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper and cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 3/4 × 3 3/4in. (14.6 × 9.5cm)
Mount (height x width): 9 3/16 × 6 1/4in. (23.3 × 15.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams
Object number1988.85.100
DescriptionHalf length view of Russell Cheney as an adult. He is sitting in a chair outdoors, in front of a house that has vinyl siding. His legs are crossed and his hands are crossed, resting on his lap. He is looking off camera to the right. Russell is wearing a light colored, collared shirt and light pants, with a dark tie and suit jacket. There is a tall plant behind him, between the chair and the house. The photograph is attached to a mount and is inside a window mat. The mat has a subtle rectangular impression around the opening and a thin black border that frames the picture.
NotesDate note: Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date as circa 1935. Cataloging worksheet in object file states the following: "Russell Cheney was an artist and not involved with the silk business. He was the youngest son of Knight Dexter Cheney and Ednah Dow Smith."
Status
Not on view
