Portraits Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
PA.144 |
Title |
Portrait of young woman |
Artist |
Harding, Chester, 1792-1866 |
Date |
n.d. |
Description |
Unknown subject. Chester Harding had 3 daughters: Margaret E. Harding, Ophelia Harding and Caroline Harding, it is possible this is one of his daughters. Portrait; Oval; Adult Female Subject; mid-waist length view; her head is turned 3/4ths to her left, while her shoulders are square; her right hand is near her face, while her left hand is in her lap; she has brown hair and eyes and wears a gold colored dress, pink wrap, jeweled headware and earrings |
Object Name |
Painting |
Medium |
Oil Paint |
Material |
Canvas |
Dimensions |
H-73.7 W-70 cm |
Credit line |
Gift of William H. King |
Provenance |
2002, December 20 - Gift of William H. King Painting was inherited by William King in 1972 from his father, John Lord King. |
Collection |
Painting |
People |
King, William Harding Harding, Chester, 1792-1866 |
Notes |
The portrait of the young woman is very attractive and appealing. She appears almost allegorical in nature. The condition of this work has affected its valuation." (01/26/03 Carol Arieff & Associates) Chester Harding had 3 daughters: Margaret E. Harding, Ophelia Harding and Caroline Harding, so it is possible this is one of his daughters. |