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Gift of Douglas M. Case, 1979.82.0 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Judge Samuel Andrew Law
Gift of Douglas M. Case, 1979.82.0 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Judge Samuel Andrew Law

SubjectPortrait of Judge Samuel A. Law American, 1771 - 1845
PainterPainted by Nathaniel Jocelyn American, 1796 - 1881
Date1831
MediumOil on canvas
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Douglas M. Case
Description[Waist-length portait of a seated man with brown hair, dark eyes, and wearing a black coat, white shirt and stock. Subject is facing slightly left, is ruddy cheeked, and has bushy brown eyebrows.]
Object number1979.82.0
NotesRelated Note: The original bill of sale signed by Nathaniel Jocelyn came with the portrait. It notes that Jocelyn painted both Law and his wife, at $40 apiece. The total bill was $80, plus $1 for a box. It is signed "New Haven Decr 30th 1831 / Recd payment Nathl Jocelyn".
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