The Reverend Peter Bours
Artist
Unknown
Formerly attributed to
Joseph Blackburn
(American, born England, ca. 1730 - 1778)
Daten.d.
MediumOil on canvas
DimensionsOverall: 29 1/4 × 24 1/2 inches (74.3 × 62.23 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number33-1451
Signedunsigned, undated
On View
Not on viewCollections
DescriptionHalf-length portrait of a seated man, turned proper left with face to spectator, gaze lowered; wears white wig, black robe and white collar; proper left arm rests beside three books on table at right; ring on little finger of proper left hand; painted oval.
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