Object Details
Maker
Arthur S. Conrad (American, 1907-1975), after Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755-1828) and Joseph Wright of Derby (British, 1734-1797)
Date
1948
Geography
United States
Culture
North American
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
Overall: 29 1/4 in x 24 1/2 in; 74.295 cm x 62.23 cm
Provenance
Undocumented
Inscriptions
Signed "A. Conrad". An inscription on the back includes the following: "Painted by A. Conrad in 1948 for the Department of State after portraits by Gilbert Stuart in the National Gallery and by Joseph Wright in the N.Y. Historical Society. The building in the background where Jay had his offices, in Fraunces Tavern at Broad and Pearl Sts, N.Y. City. It is still standing, tho' in restoration it differs from its original appearance as shown here. This version of the building was obtained from contemporary prints. [signed] A.C."
Credit Line
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-1981.0077