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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/0c6cb01e-b878-4876-b2c8-309829989823
Collection
Wheatland
Title
Self Portrait
Object ID
2019.004.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Self Portrait
Description
Portrait of James Buchanan Henry in oval frame. Elaborate oval frame with light colored dry brushing. Henry faces the viewer; has long mustache, side parted light brown hair, blue eyes. Family history indicates that this was a self portrait by Henry, whose art career was discouraged by his uncle James Buchanan (the 15th US President).
Provenance
James Buchanan Henry
to Frank Anderson Henry
to Pamela Joan Henry
to Louisa Dent
to LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1874
Year Range To
1878
Creator
Henry, James Buchanan, 1833-1915
Last Owner
Henry, James Buchanan
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Parlor
Storage Wall
Southeast Wall
People
Henry, James Buchanan
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Portraits
Object Name
Portrait
Material
Paint, Canvas, Wood
Medium
Painting, Oil
Height (cm)
88.9
Height (ft)
2.9166666667
Height (in)
35
Length (cm)
88.9
Length (ft)
2.9166666667
Length (in)
35
Width (cm)
78.74
Width (ft)
2.5833333333
Width (in)
31
Diameter (cm)
78.74
Diameter (ft)
2.5833333333
Diameter (in)
31
Circumference (ft)
259.08
Circumference (cm)
8.5
Circumference (in)
102
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Dusty. Frame sustained losses of compo. US half dollar size circular crack in canvas.
Object ID
2019.004.001
Place of Origin
New York, New York
Credit
Given in memory of Pamela Joan Henry
Accession Number
2019.004
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