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Bass Otis (1784-1861) William Matthews Boyce c. 1825
Oil on canvas
20 5/64 x 15 7/64 in. (51.0 x 38.4 cm.)
Gift of Camille S. Marie
Holding Institution: Maryland Historical Society
Accession: 1976-5-1
Please note:
This painting may not currently be on view at the Maryland
Historical Society.
Medium: Painting Description: Bust-length portrait shows William Matthews Boyce at about 25 years old, facing left with head forward. He wears burgundy-colored coat, green vest, and white shirt. Image has green and maroon background. Sitter's Life Dates: 1801-1855 Signatures/Inscriptions/Labels: Label affixed to back of stretcher reads: "B. Otis, Portrait Painter". Labels: "B. OTIS/PORTRAIT PAINTER./N Co.)6.S. Cherry Street,) PHILADELPHIA"