Title
Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse
Object Type
Creator
Date
circa 1776
Description
Benjamin Waterhouse (1754-1846) was born in Newport, studied medicine in Newport and Europe, and assisted in founding Harvard Medical School. Stuart painted this portrait of his childhood friend just before Waterhouse left to study medicine in London.
Medium
oil paint on canvas
Extent
H-56.5 W-45.7 cm
Collection
Source
Bequest of Louisa Lee Waterhouse (Mrs. Benjamin Waterhouse)
Identifier
PA.114
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