Portraits Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
PA.139 |
Title |
Dr. James Robinson |
Artist |
unknown |
Artist |
Wollaston, John, the younger, active 1736-1775 |
Date |
n.d. |
Description |
James Robinson (1703-1745) was a Newport surgeon. Portrait (American School). Adult Male Subject. Mid-waist length view. He is turned 3/4ths to his right. He is wearing a wig, a white shirt with long white necktie, and a dark jacket. Attributed to John Wollaston. |
Object Name |
Painting |
Medium |
Oil Paint |
Material |
Canvas |
Dimensions |
H-76.2 W-63.8 cm |
Credit line |
Gift of Henry A. and Dumont Clarke |
Provenance |
1890 - Gift of Henry A. and Dumont Clarke |
Inscription Location |
? |
Inscriptions and Marks |
Dr. James Robinson Physician Died Nov. 29, 1745 Aged 42 years |
Collection |
Painting |
People |
Clarke, Henry A. and Dumont unknown Wollaston, John, the younger, active 1736-1775 Robinson, James, 1703-1745 |
Notes |
Formerly #8. Attributed to Wollaston by Morton Vose: "The manner is reminiscent of Wollaston" (Vose Appraisal, 1966). But Wollaston was not in the colonies until 1749. 1975-76 (July-June) Newport Restoration Foundation, Whitehorse Tavern, Thames Street; 1992 (4 July-13 Sept) Newport Art Museum "New Portraits" |
Related Publications |
Minutes 20 Aug 1890 |