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Gift of Mrs. Luman P. Kelsey, 1977.93.22, Connecticut Historical Society, In copyright
Luman P. Kelsey
Gift of Mrs. Luman P. Kelsey, 1977.93.22, Connecticut Historical Society, In copyright
Created in 1957. Stanford University: "All works published in the United States before 1924 are in the public domain. Works published after 1923, but before 1978 are protected for 95 years from the date of publication. If the work was created, but not published, before 1978, the copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years." Luman P. Kelsey died in 1961, so it will be in the public domain as soon as 2031 or as late as 2056.

Luman P. Kelsey

SubjectPortrait of Luman Pierre Kelsey American, 1905 - 1961
Date1957
MediumPainting; oil on masonite in frame
DimensionsOther (overall, height x width): 43 3/4 × 32in. (111.1 × 81.3cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Luman P. Kelsey
DescriptionPortrait of Luman P. Kelsey painted by his wife, Dorothea Storey Kelsey. Luman Kelsey is pictured playing the cello. He is seated, with the bow in his right hand as he draws it across the strings. He is wearing a blue button-down shirt, sleeves rolled up, that is open at the neck. He has brown hair and eyes and a mustache.
Object number1977.93.22
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Vase
    Luman Pierre Kelsey
    1930-1940s
    Eve
    Luman Pierre Kelsey
    1930-1940s
    Mary
    Luman Pierre Kelsey
    1930-1940s
    Vase
    Luman Pierre Kelsey
    1930s
    Bowl
    Luman Pierre Kelsey
    1930-1940s
    Rocky Mountain Ram
    Luman Pierre Kelsey
    1930-1940s
    Adam
    Luman Pierre Kelsey
    1930-1940s
    Dish
    Luman Pierre Kelsey
    Vase
    Luman Pierre Kelsey
    1930-1940s
    Poodles
    Luman Pierre Kelsey
    1930-1940s