John Cheney (1801 - 1885)
SubjectPortrait of
John Cheney
(American, 1801 - 1885)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
MakerMade by
Daniel J. Broderick
(American, 1891 - 1962)
Date1871 - 1881
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 7/16 × 3 7/16in. (11.3 × 8.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 9 3/4 × 6 1/4in. (24.8 × 15.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Horace Learned and Mrs. Frank W. Crocker
Object number1979.25.21
DescriptionHead and shoulders length portrait of John Cheney as an older man. He is depicted in profile, facing to the left. John is wearing a white shirt with a dark colored vest and jacket. There are deep wrinkles around his eyes. He has short hair, a moustache, and a long beard, all of which are white.
The photograph is printed in an oval shape on a piece of paper. The paper has a faint rectangular imprint around the image area, making a frame.
NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph. The photograph is printed in an oval shape on a piece of paper. The paper has a faint rectangular imprint around the image area, making a frame.
John Cheney was the son of George Cheney and Electa Woodbridge. He was an accomplished artist and engraver. Several of his brothers founded the Cheney Brothers silk business.
Status
Not on view
about 1870
Ward Cheney