Name/Title
PaintingEntry/Object ID
GHS 347Description
Half-length portrait of Captain John Markland (1755-1837). Born in Philadelphia, later moved to Long Island, New York. Joined the Minute Men in 1775. Served as an officer under General George Washington in the Battle of Germantown, October 4, 1777. He was made Captain in 1779 and served with distinction throughout the Revolutionary War. Markland was a charter member of the Order of the Cincinnati. He died in Philadelphia and is buried in Christ Church yard.Made/Created
Artist
Attributed to Rembrandt PealeDate made
1790 - 1805Place
* Untyped Place
Possibly PhiladelphiaDimensions
Height
33-1/2 inWidth
29-1/2 inProvenance
Notes
Gift of Harry Wetherstein, 3/3/1914