Portrait of Henry Sayward
Maker
John Brewster, Jr.
(American, 1766 - 1854)
Collections
ClassificationsPAINTINGS
Date1820
Mediumoil on canvas
Dimensionsframe: 24 x 20 1/2 x 1 in. (61 x 52.1 x 2.5 cm.)
frame opening: 20 × 16 1/2 in. (50.8 × 41.9 cm.)
DescriptionThe subject of this portrait is a young boy named Henry Sayward, is from a large and distinguished family in Alfred in the area around York, Maine. He appears to be between 3 to 5 years of age; painted half length and turned just slightly to the side. He wears a simple brown dress-shirt with a tightly pleated collar.
SignedSigned on the original stretcher in pencil
Credit LineJonathan and Karin Fielding Collection
Status
On viewObject numberL2015.41.167
