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A charming, antique oil on canvas full-length portrait of siblings, Susan Hulme Grundy (b. 1838) and her younger brother …
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DETAILS
A charming, antique oil on canvas full-length portrait of siblings, Susan Hulme Grundy (b. 1838) and her younger brother Joseph Knight Grundy (1841-73), flanking their pet lamb with a landscape background. Their parents were Rebecca Hulme Grundy (American, 1804-95) and Edmund Grundy (English-American, 1799-1878). The family lived in a grand home at Walnut Grove Farm (Newportville Road, Bristol Township, Pennsylvania).
STYLE
Folk Art
MEDIUM
Oil painting on canvas
FRAMING
Gilt frame
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
MAKER
Robert Street (American, 1796-1865) | Active/lived: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Street was a well known painter of landscapes, historical scenes and portraits including President Andrew Jackson. He exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (1815-61). His work is part of the collections of National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.) and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
MARKS
Signed and dated (lower right): R. Street 1844 / Philad PA. Label (on reverse): Portrait of Susan Hulme Grundy / taken when Six Given years of age. / Portrait of Joseph Knight Grundy / when three ... / of age. Restorer label (on reverse).
PERIOD
Mid 19th century
DATE
Dated 1844
DIMENSIONS
Width 43.25 Depth 2.5 Height 54 inches
Sight: Width 31 Height 42.5 inches
CONDITION
Note: some inpainting, revarnished.
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- Dimensions
- 43.25ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 54ʺH
- Styles
- Folk Art
- Traditional
- Art Subjects
- Portrait
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Canvas
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Note: some inpainting, revarnished. Note: antique item. Shows appropriate wear consistent with age and use. Please review photos. We are … moreNote: some inpainting, revarnished. Note: antique item. Shows appropriate wear consistent with age and use. Please review photos. We are happy to answer any questions, or provide a detailed condition report or additional photos upon request. less
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