Portrait #977

Additional Details

  • Subject/Title:McGavock, Jacob
  • Artist:Dury, George (attrib.)
  • Date Created:ca. 1850
  • Owner/Location:Historic Carnton Plantation 1345 Carnton Lane Franklin, TN 37064
  • Frame Dimensions:28 1/2 x 35 1/2
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  • Materials/Media:Oil on canvas
  • Date Documented:25 October 2007
  • Condition:Excellent
  • Description:Seated portrait of a gentleman wearing formal attire, including a black jacket, tie and vest, and white shirt.
  • History:Descended through family. Given to Carnton by his great-grand daughter.
  • Notes:Jacob was nephew of Randal McGavock or Carnton; he was also father of Randal William McGavock. Jacob was Circuit Cout Clerk for half a century.