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Stephen Paine (1791-1830)
Artist/Maker (1779 - 1851)

Stephen Paine (1791-1830)

ca. 1824
Watercolor, black ink, graphite, and selective glazing on card
Overall: 4 5/8 in. × 4 in. (11.7 × 10.2 cm)
Gift of Eleanor (Paine) Gardner, the sitter's granddaughter
1941.363
The subject was born in Brookfield, Vermont, the son of Noah and Polly (Corley) Paine. He died in Greenfield, New York, on April 10, 1830. This portrait of him was a gift to the Society from his granddaughter.
DescriptionPortrait
Markingssignature: on back: "Painted by Thos. Birch / No 25 north fourth St. Philada."
InscribedVerso inscribed and signed in graphite: "Painted by Thos Birch / No 25 north fourth St / Philaa"; below: "A.D. -- 1824 / Portrait of / Stephen Paine / Born Brookfield Vt / July 6th 1791 -- / Died at Greenfield, / Saratoga Co N.Y. -- / April 10th 1830 --"
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Portrait of Stephen Paine (1791-1830) in an Oval Format
Portrait of Stephen Paine (1791-1830) in an Oval Format
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