Title
Silhouette Portrait
Date
c. 1840
Description
AN INK ON PAPER SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT BY AUGUSTE EDOUART (French, 1789-1861) OF JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE (American, mid-19th century). John Randolph, a statesman and descendant of John Rolfe and Pocahontas, is depicted in profile silhouette facing right as a bearded middle aged gentleman wearing an overcoat and top hat and holding a riding crop. In the background is a sketched paddock with cavorting horses. In a black fretwork frame.
Cultural Origin
American
Medium
ink on paper
Collection
Source
Bequest of Mrs. Alletta Morris McBean.
Identifier
PSNC.8622
Related Materials
"The Sportsman" March 1928 P.27-28.
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