Accession Number2000/2.19
TitlePortrait of Mrs. Converse
Artist(s)William McGregor PaxtonArtist NationalityAmerican (North American)Object Creation Date1905Medium & Supportoil on canvasDimensions 44 1/16 x 35 9/16 in. (111.8 x 90.2 cm);4 ft. 7 in. x 43 13/16 in. (139.7 x 111.13 cm)
Credit LineGift of Peter N. HeydonLabel copyMrs. Converse may be the wife of Boston composer Frederick Converse. Paxton painted portraits of Frederick in 1899, a full family portrait in 1903, and a wedding portrait of Paxton's daughter, Louise, in 1915.
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Keywords
Figures
Portraits
chairs (furniture forms)
curtain
lady
necklace
seated