Portrait of a Young Boy

Maker Sheldon Peck (American, 1797 - 1868)

ClassificationsPAINTINGS

Dateca. 1830

Mediumoil on panel

Dimensions28 × 22 × 1 1/4 in. (71.1 × 55.9 × 3.2 cm.)

DescriptionIt is an intriguing and rare portrait of a rough-and-tumble youth (note the scar on his forehead), clearly not interested in wearing a suit or being in school. Note that it is a “breadboard” frame with battens at the top and bottom.

Credit LineJonathan and Karin Fielding Collection

Status

On view

Object numberL2021.11

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