Item 18: Engraving by J[ohn] W[esley] Paradise, [ca. early-mid nineteenth century], of J[ohn] Q[uincy] Adams, after a painting by A[sher] B[rown] Durand, [ca. early-mid nineteenth century].
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 18
Dates
- Created: [ca. early-mid nineteenth century].
Creator
Access:
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Engraving and Autograph
Condition Note:
Good; some tearing from the removal of the green backing.
Measurements:
7 ¼ in. x 5 ¼ in.
Title:
N/A
Description:
The following item depicts an engraving by John Wesly Paradise, circa early-mid nineteenth century, of a painting by Asher Brown Durand of John Quincy Adams, circa early-mid nineteenth century. John Quincy Adams signed his name below the portrait. In the portrait, Quincy Adam’s depiction presents a bust-length figure with white, slicked back hair, a dark overcoat buttoned down the front, a white undershirt, black sash around his neck with a vest.
The dates for the painting and engraving have been estimated by the life dates of both John Wesley Paradise and Asher Brown Durand.
Transcription:
{Printed}
Engraved by J.W. Paradise from a Painting by A.B. Durand
John Quincy Adams
{Signature/Annotation}
J. Q. Adams
Creator
- Paradise, J. W. (John Wesley), 1809-1862 (Person)
- Durand, Asher Brown, 1796-1886 (Person)
Repository Details
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