Portrait #517

Additional Details

  • Subject/Title:Martin, William L.
  • Artist:Cooper, Washington Bogart
  • Date Created:mid 1800s
  • Owner/Location:Grand Lodge of TN Free & Accepted Masons 100 7th Ave. N. Nashville, TN 37203 615-255-2625
  • Frame Dimensions:45.5 X 38
  • Image Dimensions:35.5. X 28
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  • Materials/Media:oil on canvas
  • Date Documented:9/30/2004
  • Condition:Excellent
  • Description:Portly balding dark silver hair with very high exposed, round forehead. White goatee. Black and gold Masonic stole with 10 stars worn over dark suit and tie and white shirt. Right hand visible below circular medallion.
  • History:Restored in 2011 sponsored by the Corinthian Lodge No. 414. The artist, Washington Bogart Cooper, was commissioned to paint most of the Grand Masters, which explains the approximate date of Claiborne's portrait.
  • Notes:Masonic years 1846-1847...Under glass.