Artist/Maker
Unidentified artist
Related institution
Peale Museum
William Livingston (1723–1790)
ca. 1786-1790
Hollow-cut beige paper with black textile underlay, with black ink laid on leather
Image (height): 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Overall: 2 7/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 7.3 x 6 cm )
Overall: 2 7/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 7.3 x 6 cm )
Z.2431
William Livingston was the first governor of the state of New Jersey and served in that office from 1776 to 1790.
DescriptionSilhouette: Bust of male subject in left-facing profile; hollow-cut from cream paper with black textile underlay and leather backing; details in ink on margins of cut-out.MarkingsEmbossed on front: "PEALE'S MUSEUM"
InscribedInscribed at right vertically in brown ink: "William Livingston"
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
