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Gift of William A. Burr, 1908.4.1, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, No known copyrigh…
Samuel Burr
Gift of William A. Burr, 1908.4.1, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, No known copyright

Samuel Burr

SubjectPortrait of Samuel Burr American, 1744 - 1792
PainterPainted by Ralph Earl American, 1751 - 1801
Date1792
MediumPainting; oil on canvas
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 35 1/2 × 28in. (90.2 × 71.1cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of William A. Burr
DescriptionPortrait of Samuel Burr by Ralph Earl. Half-length portrait of Burr in middle age. He is sitting at a table and is turned to the right. He is wearing a black coat and a gray waistcoat, and his left hand is tucked into the waistcoat. In his right hand, he holds a quill. An inkwell, two quills, and a book are sitting on the table.
Object number1908.4.1
InscribedLower left corner: "R. Earl Pinxt"

"1792"
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
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