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Artist/Maker (American, 1775 – 1852)
Depicted (1783 - 1813)

Theodosia Burr (Mrs. Joseph Alston, 1783-1813)

ca. 1815-1820
Oil on canvas
Overall: 22 x 18 3/4 in. ( 55.9 x 47.6 cm )
Gift of John E. Stillwell
1931.55
The dress and mantle of this portrait are not finished. Since it was never finished, it may have been painted for Vanderlyn himself, who considered Mrs. Burr to be a dear friend.
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