A Cardinal Reading

A cardinal standing turning the pages of a book that sits on an elaborate stand. A red chair is behind the stand and a green screen behind the cardinal. A gilt wood frame with foliate cartouches at the corner and middle of each side surround the painting.

oil, canvas, gilt, wood

Overall: 23 x 4 x 26 1/2 in. (58.4 x 10.2 x 67.3 cm)
Sight: 15 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (39.4 x 31.8 cm)

Belonged to J.B. Duke, Newport

1999.851