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Pastel (Portrait)
Portrait of an unknown boy, (formerly Richard or Jeremiah Chase)
1730-1750
Category
Works on Paper
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Pastel
- Graphite
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1957.1129 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1957.1129 A
Object Name
Pastel (Portrait)
Title
Portrait of an unknown boy, (formerly Richard or Jeremiah Chase)
Category
Works on Paper
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
This pastel was likely drawn in England, but there is no definite artist or place attribution.
Date
1730-1750
Subject(s)
- Portrait
Materials
- Pastel
- Graphite
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Drawn
Dimensions (inches)
11.62 (H) x 8.2 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
29.51 (H) x 20.8 (W)
Measurement Notes
H taken 1 ½" from left edge; left edge irregularly cut. W at bottom. Chain intervals: 2.3-2.5 cm; 9 laid lines per cm.
Edition Watermark
none found
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Schmiegel, Karol A. 1975 Pastel Portraits in the Winterthur Museum. Antiques. CVII (2): 323-331.
• discussed on page 323