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Gift of William P. Gwinn, 1971.50.0, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright
Henry Kellogg
Gift of William P. Gwinn, 1971.50.0, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright

Henry Kellogg

PainterPainted by William Ruthven Wheeler American, 1832 - 1893
Date1874
MediumPainting; oil on canvas in frame
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 48 × 36in. (121.9 × 91.4cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of William P. Gwinn
DescriptionPortrait of Henry Kellogg by William Ruthven Wheeler. Kellogg is seated in an armchair upholstered in red fabric. He is wearing a black suit and bowtie, a white shirt, and a gold pocket watch on a chain. He has very bushy sideburns and a connected mustache. In his left hand, he holds a piece of paper. Next to him, there is a table with papers and a gold bird (probably a phoenix) on it.
Object number1971.50.0
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