Russell Cheney
SubjectPortrait of
Russell Cheney
American, 1881 - 1945
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1935
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper and cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 3/4 × 3 3/4in. (14.6 × 9.5cm)
Mount (height x width): 9 3/16 × 6 1/4in. (23.3 × 15.9cm)
Mount (height x width): 9 3/16 × 6 1/4in. (23.3 × 15.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams
DescriptionHalf length view of Russell Cheney as an adult. He is sitting in a chair outdoors, in front of a house that has vinyl siding. His legs are crossed and his hands are crossed, resting on his lap. He is looking off camera to the right. Russell is wearing a light colored, collared shirt and light pants, with a dark tie and suit jacket. There is a tall plant behind him, between the chair and the house. The photograph is attached to a mount and is inside a window mat. The mat has a subtle rectangular impression around the opening and a thin black border that frames the picture.
Object number1988.85.100
InscribedHandwritten in blue ink on verso: "Russel Cheney"NotesDate note: Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date as circa 1935. Cataloging worksheet in object file states the following: "Russell Cheney was an artist and not involved with the silk business. He was the youngest son of Knight Dexter Cheney and Ednah Dow Smith."
Subject Terms
On View
Not on view
