John Paulding
Name/Title
John PauldingEntry/Object ID
VC.79.1 a-bDescription
a. Painting: Bust-length, three-quarter view portrait of a middle-aged man with brown hair and blue eyes wearing black coat and white cravet tied in a bow; back of red upholstered chairs with brass tacks, in which subject is seated, visible over his left shoulder; background includes two columns, red drapery behind columns covering top and upper right-hand corner of portrait and landscape of green grass and trees below a blue sky with pink and white clouds to the subject's right. b. Frame: Gilt over wood; liner of acanthus leaves bordered by a simple raised border bearing one rosette in each corner; an element resembling rope, concave molding and an element resembling a bound bunch of bamboo surround this; the side profile consists of bamboo element, concave molding and swag and dot motif.Artwork Details
Medium
Canvas, Oil Paint, Wood, Gilt, Canvas, oil paint, wood, giltSubject Person or Organization
John Paulding (1758-1818)Collection
Van Cortlandt Manor Object CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Ezra AmesAttribution
ArtistDate made
circa 1815 - 1818Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
FARL 35663
PCR 2043
VC.79.1
VC.79.1 A-B
VC.79.1