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On Display: House - Port Royal Parlor
Painting (Portrait)
Dr. Benjamin Rush
Charles Willson Peale
1783 and 1786 (1783-1786)
Category
Paintings
Creator/Artist/Maker
Charles Willson Peale (Artist)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Oil paint
- Canvas
Museum Object Number
1959.0160 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Julia B. Henry
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Complete Details
Object Number
1959.0160 A
Object Name
Painting (Portrait)
Title
Dr. Benjamin Rush
Category
Paintings
Creator (Role)
Charles Willson Peale (Artist)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1783 and 1786 (1783-1786)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Left center above sitter's elbow
Inscription: C. WPeale/ pinx: 1783
Type: Signature
Location: Lower left corner below table
Inscription: C WPeale/ pinx: 1786
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Portrait
Materials
- Oil paint
- Canvas
Techniques
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
49.875 (H) x 39.875 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
126.683 (H) x 101.282 (W)
Measurement Notes
H at proper right stretcher. W at bottom stretcher.