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Portrait of John D. Rockefeller
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This elegant, spare portrait unites two significant figures in the history of Cleveland. Its subject is oil magnate and entrepreneur John D. Rockefeller (1839–1937), the founder of Standard Oil and perhaps the world’s first billionaire. His photograph was taken by William C. North, arguably the most eminent early Cleveland photographer.
| Artist / Maker | William C. North |
|---|---|
| Date | 1857–58 |
| Culture / Origin | America |
| Medium | ambrotype, sixth plate |
| Dimensions | Overall: 9.5 x 8.3 cm (3 3/4 x 3 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Photography |
| Type | Photograph |
About the Artist
American photographer, 1814-1890 Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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Shipping & Collection
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