Collection Highlights
Old Christmas : from the Sketch book of Washington Irving
Date:
1878
Object Number:
LIB.PS2069.C4
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
John Livingston (1714-1786)
Object Number:
1911.10
Date:
ca. 1750-1752
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 30 1/4 x 25 in. ( 76.8 x 63.5 cm )
Gallery Label:
The subject was the son of Philip, second lord of Livingston Manor, and Catharine (Van Brugh) Livingston. He was a prosperous merchant who married Catharine, the daughter of Abraham De Peyster. His portrait was a gift to the Society from his great-granddaughter.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
