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Roger Brooke Taney
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Oscar Hallwig (fl.1858-1880)
Roger Brooke Taney c. 1880
Oil on canvas
41 11/16 x 33 9/16 in. (105.89 x 85.25 cm.)
Gift of Francis T. Homer
Holding Institution: Maryland Historical Society
Accession: 1921-5-1
About the Artist
Artist: Oscar Hallwig (fl.1858-1880)
About the Artwork
Please note: This painting may not currently be on view at the Maryland Historical Society.
Medium: Painting
Description: Three-quarter length portrait shows Roger Brooke Taney as older man with ear-length gray hair, wearing black three-piece suit and overcoat, with watch fob at waist. His left hand rests on book, right hand holds paper. A column on marble base is seen at left.
Sitter's Life Dates: 1777-1864
Signatures/Inscriptions/Labels: Signature: "Oscar Hallwig"
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