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Title |
John Parrott Portrait by P. Baumgras, 1873 |
Object Name |
Portrait |
Description |
John Parrott Portrait by P. Baumgras, 1873. Oil on canvas is mounted inside a deep ornate gold painted wood and gesso frame with large flowers decorating the outer corners and a geometric motif decorating the inner corners. On front bottom center of frame is a gold-colored paper label with vinyl lettering that reads, "John P rrot" [the 'a' is missing]. Image depicts Parrot standing in front of a fireplace and leaning against a chair back with a brown cushion that sits behind a table with a red tablecloth. Figure is an older gentleman with graying hair and long sideburns. He is wearing a black suit and bow tie and a white shirt with raised collar. His right arm is over the back of the chair and he holds round wire-framed glasses in his right hand; his left hand is at his side. A walking stick with an L-shaped handle leans against the table and a black hat, a book and an Alta California newspaper dated February 28, 1873 sit on its top. |
Date |
1873 |
Creator |
Baumgras, Peter |
Role |
Artist |
Medium |
Oil Paint |
Catalog Number |
L0000.075.144.7 |
Dimensions |
H-59.25 W-49.25 D-6.75 inches |
Dimension Details |
frame; image is 44.25 x 34 |
Collection |
3D - Art |
Inscription Text |
"P. BAUMGRAS" (artist's signature in lower left front corner) |
Search Terms |
Baumgras, P. Painting Parrott, John Portraits |
Subjects |
Portrait paintings |
People |
Baumgras, P. Parrott, John |
Credit line |
SMCHA Collection |