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Moses Seymour Jr.
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Seen here at the age of 15, Moses Seymour Jr. holds a book and cane, suggesting that he reads and walks in harmony with nature. The portrait was commissioned by his father, a former Revolutionary War major who lived in Litchfield, Connecticut. Artist Ralph Earl was the leading painter in the Connecticut River Valley, returning there after receiving training in London.
| Artist / Maker | Ralph Earl |
|---|---|
| Date | 1789 |
| Culture / Origin | United States |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Framed: 139.4 x 108.6 x 5.2 cm (54 7/8 x 42 3/4 x 2 1/16 in.); Unframed: 120.7 x 90.2 cm (47 1/2 x 35 1/2 in.) |
| Department | American Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Ralph Earl (American, 1751–1801) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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