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Portrait of a Gentleman Holding a Horn While Writing Music

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Signed and dated (l.l): "W.W. Wheelock 1841"
Inscribed on verso: W.W. Wheelock, pinxt, Nov. 2, 1841 New York
Oil on canvas
Appears to be original frame
A wonderful composition capturing great character with the sitter, looking dapper wearing a fancy vest, engaged at writing music.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	oil on canvas
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1841
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art
Dealer Reference #:	WoA-AMP-OC 512
Incollect Reference #:	150906

Dimensions

W.	33.5 in;	H.	40.5 in;
W.	85.09 cm;	H.	102.87 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.

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