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Copyright
Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827) William Stone 1774-1775 Oil on canvas 90 15/32 x 62 63/64 in.(229.8 x 160.0 cm.) Holding Institution: Maryland Historical Society Accession: 1973-83-1 |
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Artist: Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827) |
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Medium: Painting Description: Full-length portrait shows William Stone: man in brown suit with gold trim, pointing to sloop "Charming Polly" in background. His left hand holds telescope, and a sextant is seen on ground at right, while a plinth with large vase are seen at left. Sitter's Life Dates: 1739-1821 Signatures/Inscriptions/Labels: Signature, lower left: "Chas Peale / pinx 1774-1775" |
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