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Gift of Margaret Scott Rochford, 1974.87.2, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright
Charles S. Banks
Gift of Margaret Scott Rochford, 1974.87.2, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright

Charles S. Banks

MediumPainting; oil on canvas in frame
DimensionsStretcher (height x width): 36 × 29in. (91.4 × 73.7cm)
Frame (height x width): 44 5/8 × 37 3/4in. (113.3 × 95.9cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Margaret Scott Rochford
DescriptionHalf-length portrait of Charles S. Banks by an unknown artist. Banks is facing slightly right. He is seated in a chair that is upholstered in red. He is wearing a dark coat, dark vest, black bow tie, and a white shirt with a wing collar. He has brown eyes and light brown hair which is receding slightly at the temples. Both arms are resting on the arms of the chair.
Object number1974.87.2
On View
Not on view
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