Name/Title
Untitled [Mary Jones Nelson and her daughter Elizabeth]Entry/Object ID
2011.40.1a-bDescription
a) Painting of Mary Jones Nelson and her infant daughter Elizabeth by Samuel M. Shaver, unsigned, oil on canvas, reflects painter's mature style with use of draperies, architectural elements and a landscape, 77 1/16"h x 45"w, undated/c. 1858.
Note: 20th century painted-wood frame discarded because it was not compatible with conserved painting. Small metal plate reading "MARY JONES NELSON AND ELIZABETH/ 1826-1901 B. 1858 PAINTED C. 1858 BY SAMUEL M. SHAVER 1816-1878" saved and placed in collections file.
b) Contemporary frame, ornate gold with red highlights, 84"h x 52"w, 2013.Collection
Samuel M. Shaver CollectionMade/Created
Artist
Shaver, Samuel (attributed to)Notes
Date: 1858 c.Dimensions
Height
77-1/16 inWidth
45 inDimension Notes
84"h x 52"w frame
Frame Size: 77.25"h x 45.125"w