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Museum purchase, 1964.113.2, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright
Major Henry Seymour
Museum purchase, 1964.113.2, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright

Major Henry Seymour

SubjectPortrait of Major Henry Seymour American, 1764 - 1846
PainterPainted by Philip Hewins 1808 - 1849
Date1845
MediumPainting; oil on canvas in frame
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 29 1/2 × 24 1/2in. (74.9 × 62.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionPortrait painting of Major Henry Seymour painted by Philip Hewins. Seymour is portrayed in old age. He has balding whitish gray hair. He is wearing a black jacket, white shirt, and white cravat. In his right hand he is holding an open newspaper. There is a red curtain in the background.
Object number1964.113.2
On View
Not on view
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