Name/Title
Untitled [copy portrait of John Williams]Entry/Object ID
2013.5.1Description
Portrait of John Williams copied by artist Lloyd Branson* from original believed to be by Charles Bird King (Washington, 1826), oil on artist board, sitter wears early 19th century attire, signed "Branson. Copy" in bottom right corner, pencil inscription on reverse at top left corner, probably c. 1915. Original frame bears small round sticker marked "E.G. Ga[g]g/ The Picture Framery/ Knoxville, Tenn." placed on reverse at top center, 20"h x 16"w.
* Alex Brandau of Nashville, another John Williams descendent, notes that the family frequently used Branson's services.