Joseph Scott, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 2578-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392976

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
Joseph Scott, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 2578-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The painting depicts a seated man, identified in the title as Joseph Scott, by John Singleton Copley. He is dressed in formal 18th-century attire, featuring a long coat with buttons, a waistcoat, and ruffled cuffs. He holds a partially visible object in his left hand, resting it on a surface. The portrait is presented within an ornate, decorative frame.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
Colonial American styles
painting (image-making)
frames (furnishings)
men (male humans)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

8954

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025757
B-Series negative 2578-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1925-03

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.002.2578-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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