August Americana
Description:
Attributed to Alonzo Chappel (New York, 1828-1887)
Female Patriotism - Mrs. Steele and General Greene
Unsigned.
Oil on canvas, 13 x 16 in., in a molded gilt-gesso frame.
Condition: No apparent retouch.
Provenance: This painting has been in the consignor's family for several generations.
Literature: Described in Barbara J. Mitnick and David Meshutt, The Portraits and History Paintings of Alonzo Chappel (Brandywine River Museum, 1992),pp. 81-82.
Exhibitions: The Portraits and History Paintings of Alonzo Chappel, Brandywine River Museum, March 14-May 17, 1992.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
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Barbara J. Mitnick, Steele, Greene, David MeshuttStephen L. Fletcher
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