John Mongo/Monro holding a silver-gilt footed cup
Maker
Andrew Morton
(British, 1802 - 1845)
Collections
ClassificationsPAINTINGS
Date1843
Mediumoil on canvas
Dimensions30 × 25 in. (76.2 × 63.5 cm.)
DescriptionThis painting portrays a man in a traditional Indian attire holding an elaborate silver-gilt cup in his hands.
InscribedInscribed on label on stretcher verso: "Study of an Indian Gentleman" painted / in 1843 by ANDREW MORTON, who was born / Newcastle-on-Tyne in 1802, died 1845. / He was patronized by the family... / William IV. Betwee.. / exhibited 58 port... / Academy, and 35...
Inscribed on label on frame verso: PICTURE RESTORERS / Aitken Dott'Son / Established 1842 / FINE ART DEALERS / 26 So. CASTLE ST. / EDINBURGH.
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Purchased with funds from the Art Collectors' Council, with additional support from the Adele S. Browning Memorial Art Fund
Status
Not on viewObject number2024.13
