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  • Subject/Title: Bradford, Watt Charles (1812-1864)
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  • Artist: Hart, James
  • Date Created:1856
  • Owner/Location:Private Collection
  • Frame Dimensions:33.5 x 28.3/8
  • Image Dimensions:30 x 25
  • Materials/Media:Oil on canvas
  • Date Documented:1 April 2016
  • Condition:Excellent
  • Description:Portrait of Watt Charles Bradford of the Memphis TN area. He is seated and facing slightly to his right. His blue eyes are looking directly at the viewer and his curly dark hair is parted on the left and going back over his ears. He is wearing a curious, very tall two-toned collar under his white shirt and grey bowtie. He has on a black topcoat and no visible vest.
  • History:One of three portraits created and attributed to James Hart. Husband, wife: Catherine Anne, and daughter. Registered with Smithsonian Institute.
  • Notes: Portrait of daughter was sold at auction in late 2003/early 2004 by the Arthur James Gallery, 615 E. Atlantic Ave, Delray, FL 33483