Dr. Andrew Abernathy
PainterAttributed to
Dr. Samuel Broadbent
(American, 1759 - 1828)
SubjectPortrait of
Dr. Andrew Abernathy
(1782 - 1867)
Dateabout 1820
MediumOil on canvas
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 36 1/8 x 29 3/8in. (91.8 x 74.6cm)
Stretcher (height x width): 32 3/4 x 26in. (83.2 x 66cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Robert C. Buell
Object number1962.57.1
NotesProvenance Note: According to the donor, her husband was a descendant of Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Abernathy. Costume Note: Sitter wears fashionable striped waistcoat, starched ruffles on shirt, and high collar on coat. (Bassett 3/19/2002)
Status
Not on view
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