Portrait #1754

Additional Details

  • Subject/Title:Smith, Sallie Ward (1832-1910)
  • Artist:Alexander, Robert
  • Date Created:unknown
  • Owner/Location:Columbia Athenaeum 808 Athenaeum Street Columbia, TN 38401
  • Frame Dimensions:58 x 50
  • Image Dimensions:52 x 44
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  • Materials/Media:Oil on canvas
  • Date Documented:5 September 2008
  • Condition:Excellent
  • Description:Three-quarter length portrait of a young woman wearing a light blue with short sleeves and lace. Subject has dark brown hair pulled back. Subject is standing behind a harp. Her right hand rests on harp strings. Behind subject is a round table covered in a dark blue figured tablecloth. Multi-colored flowers rest on table top. Behind table is a red curtain pulled to the right side.
  • History:Copy of original ca. 1840. Original painting is owned by a family member. This copy was made and presented to the Athenaeum.