Lucy Ruggles Howe
PainterAttributed to
Philip Hewins
(1808 - 1849)
SubjectPortrait of
Lucy Ruggles Howe
(American, 1813 - 1835)
Date1835
MediumOil on canvas in modern frame
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 33 1/4 x 24 1/2in. (84.5 x 62.2cm)
Stretcher (height x width): 30 1/8 x 21 1/2in. (76.5 x 54.6cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Lucy Howe Bowdoin (Mrs. Richard Bowdoin)
Object number1911.2.0
DescriptionHalf-length portrait of Lucy Ruggles Howe attributed to Philip Hewins. She is depicted as a young woman facing slightly right, wearing an off-the-shoulder blue dress with full sleeves. The top of the dress is edged with white lace. Her dark hair is arranged on the top of her head, with portions pulled forward to frame her face. She is wearing a long black necklace.
Status
Not on view
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