John Cheney (1801 - 1885)
SubjectPortrait of
John Cheney
American, 1801 - 1885
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
MakerMade by
Daniel J. Broderick
American, 1891 - 1962
Date1871 - 1881
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 7/16 × 3 7/16in. (11.3 × 8.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 9 3/4 × 6 1/4in. (24.8 × 15.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 9 3/4 × 6 1/4in. (24.8 × 15.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Horace Learned and Mrs. Frank W. Crocker
DescriptionHead and shoulders length portrait of John Cheney as an older man. He is depicted in profile, facing to the left. John is wearing a white shirt with a dark colored vest and jacket. There are deep wrinkles around his eyes. He has short hair, a moustache, and a long beard, all of which are white.
The photograph is printed in an oval shape on a piece of paper. The paper has a faint rectangular imprint around the image area, making a frame.
The photograph is printed in an oval shape on a piece of paper. The paper has a faint rectangular imprint around the image area, making a frame.
Object number1979.25.21
InscribedHandwritten in pencil in bottom right corner of recto: "Broderick / [line] / copy"Handwritten in pencil on verso: "John Cheney"NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph.
John Cheney was the son of George Cheney and Electa Woodbridge. He was an accomplished artist and engraver. Several of his brothers founded the Cheney Brothers silk business.
Subject Terms
On View
Not on view
Ward Cheney
