James Madison, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 2610-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1911-09

GUSN

GUSN-393002

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
James Madison, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 2610-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
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  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The painting by Gilbert Stuart depicts James Madison seated, facing slightly to his right. He is wearing a dark suit with a white cravat, and his right arm is resting on a piece of furniture. The frame of the painting is visible, and the title indicates that this artwork is part of the Bowdoin College Collection.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
painting (image-making)
presidents
frames (furnishings)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

14460

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025789
B-Series negative 2610-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

PC022.001.001.002.2610-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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