1. Material:
  2. watercolor (29)

Abolitionist John Brown

Creator:
unknown
Location:
Unknown place made
Origin Date:
Unknown
Materials:
paper, watercolor
Measurements:
overall: 18 3/16 in x 12 7/8 in
Item ID:
71.2009.081.2173
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Fine Art

Description

This watercolor painting featuring an almost full-length portrait of abolitionist John Brown was done from a daguerreotype taken of him in 1859. He is shown standing and wearing a dark frock coat, waistcoat, and trousers. His right hand is in his pocket. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum