Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mrs. John Godfrey Saxe (ca. 1820-ca. 1880)
Object Number:
1956.108
Date:
n.d.
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 30 1/4 x 25 1/4 in. ( 76.8 x 64.1 cm )
Gallery Label:
Sophia Newell Sollace, the daughter of Judge Calvin Sollace and Sophia (Bascome) Sollace, was married to John Godfrey Saxe on September 9, 1841. Her portrait was a gift to the Society from her granddaughter-in-law.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John Godfrey Saxe
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
