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Museum purchase, 1985.47.0, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright
George Edmund Stiles
Museum purchase, 1985.47.0, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright

George Edmund Stiles

PainterIn the style of Alexander Hamilton Emmons American, 1816 - 1884
Dateabout 1847
MediumPainting; oil on canvas in frame
DimensionsStretcher (height x width): 39 1/2 × 29 1/2in. (100.3 × 74.9cm)
Frame (height x width): 44 1/8 × 33 7/8in. (112.1 × 86cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionPortrait of George Edmund Stiles as a boy of about four years of age, painted by an unknown artist in the style of Alexander Hamilton Emmons. Stiles is standing next to a large tree, wearing a belted dress over pantaloons. In his left hand, he is holding a broad-brimmed hat down by his side, and in his right he is holding a bunch of concord grapes. In the background there is a sunset scene with a body of water and mountains.
Object number1985.47.0
NotesMedium note: Frame is either period or modern from the CHS collection, fitted by Shortell Gallery as part of the IMLS Paintings Conservation Grant in 2002.
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