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Gift of Mrs. Garrett Horder, 1979.76.0, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright
Simeon Jocelyn
Gift of Mrs. Garrett Horder, 1979.76.0, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright

Simeon Jocelyn

PainterAttributed to Nathaniel Jocelyn American, 1796 - 1881
Date1820-1821
MediumOil on canvas in frame
DimensionsStretcher (height x width): 26 × 22in. (66 × 55.9cm)
Other (overall height x width): 34 3/4 × 30 3/4in. (88.3 × 78.1cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Garrett Horder
DescriptionPortrait of Simeon Jocelyn attributed to his son, the artist Nathaniel Jocelyn. Simeon Jocelyn is depicted in older age. He is bald, with brown hair around the sides of his head. He is wearing a black suit coat, a black vest, and a white shirt or stock. He is seated in a red chair with both hands on a walking stick.
Object number1979.76.0
On View
Not on view
Gift of Foster W. Rice, 1960.51.1, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright
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