Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945)
Classification:
Date:
1941
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 22 x 18 in. ( 55.9 x 45.7 cm )
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number:
1942.162
Marks:
signature and date: upper right: "Paul Starr, 41"
Gallery Label:
The artist copied this portrait of Roosevelt from a color photograph published in the photogravure section of the New York "Daily News," Sunday, October 13, 1940. The picture was purchased directly from the artist.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1941
eMuseum Object ID:
854
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Albert Rolaz Gallatin (1800-1890)
Classification:
Date:
1825
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 17 x 14 in. ( 43.2 x 35.6 cm )
Credit Line:
Gift of Albert E. Gallatin
Object Number:
1952.378
Marks:
inscription: on reverse: "Albert Rolaz Gallatin / Son of Albert Gallatin / aged 25 / 1825"
Gallery Label:
Albert Rolaz Gallatin was the second child of Albert Gallatin, ninth president of The New-York Historical Society, and Hannah (Nicholson) Gallatin.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
850
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
John Jay Knox (1791-1876)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Oil on wood panel
Dimensions:
Overall: 30 1/4 x 25 3/8 in. ( 76.8 x 64.5 cm )
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Alice A. Knox
Object Number:
1953.135
Gallery Label:
John Jay Knox, a brigadier general in the New York State militia, was the grandson of John Knox, who came to America from Ireland in 1760. His family founded Knoxboro in Oneida County. His portrait is the work of one of the numerous unschooled artists working in upstate New York around 1840.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
849
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mrs. Nathaniel Scudder Prime (1789-1874)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Oil on wood panel
Dimensions:
Overall: 30 x 23 1/2 in. ( 76.2 x 59.7 cm )
Credit Line:
Gift of Benjamin L. Prime
Object Number:
1953.187
Gallery Label:
Julia Ann Jermain was the daughter of Major John Jermain of Sag Harbor, Long Island. She married Rev. Nathaniel S. Prime on July 5, 1808. Her portrait was a gift to the Society from her great-great-grandson.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
848
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Unidentified man
Classification:
Date:
18th century
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 30 x 25 in. ( 76.2 x 63.5 cm )
Credit Line:
Gift of Harry G. Friedman
Object Number:
1955.166
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
844
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Laura Derby Rogers (1879-1897)
Classification:
Date:
1898
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 30 x 25 in. ( 76.2 x 63.5 cm )
Credit Line:
Gift of Katherine R. Rogers
Object Number:
1955.155
Marks:
inscribed, signed, and dated: verso: "Laura Derby Rogers/Born Aug. 4, 1879/Died Nov. 1, 1897/Painted from a Photograph/by/E.C. Bannister, 1898"
Gallery Label:
Laura Derby Rogers was the daughter of John Rogers, the sculptor, and Harriet Moore (Francis) Rogers. She was the sister of John Rogers III and of the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
845
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
James T. Powers and Rachel Booth Powers
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1900
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 16 in. ( 22.9 x 40.6 cm )
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Margaret DeVaney in memory of James T. Powers and Rachel (Booth) Powers
Object Number:
1955.167
Marks:
signed, dated, and inscribed: center right: "Maurice Abbey 1900/To/Mr. & Mrs."
Gallery Label:
James T. Powers and his wife, Rachel Booth Powers, were actors. Both were known for their comedy roles. They were married in 1890.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
843
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mrs. Peter Saxe (1790-1880)
Classification:
Date:
n.d.
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 24 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. ( 61.6 x 51.4 cm )
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John Godfrey Saxe
Object Number:
1956.112
Gallery Label:
Elizabeth Jewett married Peter Saxe, a storekeeper, mill owner, and local politician of Saxe's Mill, Vermont, on May 17, 1813. Her portrait was a gift to the Society from her great-granddaughter-in-law.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
842
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Men at Work
Classification:
Date:
20th century
Medium:
oil on linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 x 27 x 1 in. ( 50.8 x 68.6 x 2.5 cm )
Object Number:
1979.96
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
841
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Elizabeth Cotterill
Classification:
Medium:
oil on linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 x 27 x 1 in. ( 86.4 x 68.6 x 2.5 cm )
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Isabelle R. Hewitt
Object Number:
1974.48
Gallery Label:
The subject of this portrait was the second wife of George Coggeshall.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
840
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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