Daniel Kellogg
ArtistAttributed to
Elijah Chapman Kellogg
American, 1811 - 1881
Dateprobably 1840-1855
MediumPastel on paper mounted on paper or cardboard under glass in wood frame
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 x 9in. (27.9 x 22.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 11 x 9in. (27.9 x 22.9cm)
Frame (height x width x depth): 17 1/4 x 13 1/2 x 7/8in. (43.8 x 34.3 x 2.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 11 x 9in. (27.9 x 22.9cm)
Frame (height x width x depth): 17 1/4 x 13 1/2 x 7/8in. (43.8 x 34.3 x 2.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Abbott Lowell Cummings
DescriptionFull-length portrait depicts an elderly man seated in a side chair, holding a newspaper. His legs are crossed. A potted plant is on a window sill at the left. The window curtain is held back by what appears to be a metal hook. Two books are on a table with a tablecloth at the right. A mirror in a frame hangs on the wall.
Object number2007.68.10
MarkingsOn gummed label on paper backing of frame, typed in black ink, "Portrait of Grandfather Daniel Kellogg - Ex- / ecuted by Elijah Kellogg. Belonged to Aunt / Maria Hinkly [sic]. At his death his property was / given to his niece Ellen N. Lumner [Sumner?] / whose husband gave it to Maria Talcott. (Handwriting of Emily Kellogg Beach (1871- ca. 1954) daughter of Maria (Talcott) Beach and great granddaughter of Daniel Kellogg. / Subject: Daniel Kellogg, b. Vernn, Conn., / June 25, 1766, d. Hartford, Conn., Feb. 20, 1855. Artist: (his son) Elijah Chapman Kellogg, b. June 13, 1811, d. Hartford, Conn. Dec. 13 or 14, 1881 (of Kellogg prints fame)."; in black ink, "Acc #32"On View
Not on view
