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Gift of Richard Dickson, 1856.2.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
Colonel Nathan Whiting
Gift of Richard Dickson, 1856.2.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain

Colonel Nathan Whiting

SubjectPortrait of Colonel Nathan Whiting American, 1724 - 1771
PainterAttributed to John Durand American, active 1766 - 1782
Dateabout 1768
MediumOil on canvas
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 41 1/4 × 31 1/2in. (104.8 × 80cm)
Stretcher (height x width): 43 x 31in. (109.2 x 78.7cm)
Frame (height x width x depth): 46 × 35 1/2 × 1 1/2in. (116.8 × 90.2 × 3.8cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Richard Dickson
DescriptionThree quarter length portrait of a middle-aged man wearing a red coat lined with buff, with gilt buttons and wide buff cuffs; long buff waist coat with silver brocade on margins and pocket lapel, black stock nearly covering white collar, white ruffle cuffs, black chapeau under left arm, right arm rests on corner of table and right hand holds a cane; left hand rest on silver hilt of sword; brown breeches.
Object number1856.2.1
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