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Painting Collection of the Maryland Historical Society
William Matthews Boyce
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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.)
Holding Institution: Maryland Historical Society
Accession: 1976-5-1
  About the Artist
  Artist: Bass Otis (1784-1861)
  About the Artwork
  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"
 
 
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