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Plaque (Male portrait)
Category
Plaster (Chalkware)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Plaster (chalkware)
- Glass
- Paint
Museum Object Number
1964.1759
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.1759
Object Name
Plaque (Male portrait)
Category
Plaster (Chalkware)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Subject(s)
- Military
Materials
- Plaster (chalkware)
- Glass
- Paint
Techniques
- Molded
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
5.984 (H) x 4.882 (W) x 0.906 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15.2 (H) x 12.4 (W) x 2.3 (D)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Lange, Amanda E. & Reilly, Julie A. 10//1994 Chalkware. Antiques. 496-505.
• Similar type of plaque and painting style, but depicting Andrew Jackson (1767-1845): pl. II, impressed "GENERAL ANDREW/JACKSON," American early 1800s. PMA collectionCatalogue: Sotheby Parke Bernet (Auction catalogue).
• Similar type but different subject chalk plaques: New York, 5/8-9/1974, lot 165, portraits inscribed "Gen. Washington" and "Gen. Andrew Jackson," showing both in military dress.Article: Cohen, Bea. 07/31/1992 American Chalkware 1860-1890. Antiques and the Arts Weekly. (7/31/1992): S-32 to S-33.
• See for period references and bibliography.