a. Painting: Bust-length half-view portrait of man, Homer, in tones of black on paper facing to viewer's right: black background with white border; bearded man with mustache wears headband and simple collar; "OMHPOE" written in white to left under bust; "S.I." is written on white border; five gilt bands of differing widths and black background painted on reverse of convex glass form eglomize border
b. Frame: Deep, molded oval frame has laid paper around edge of back; backboard of oak, crossbrace of pine; nail holds backboard at bottom, two brads hold crosspiece; gilded white metal eyehook on top of frame. Crossbrace of pine on which is written in ink: "Painted and Given to Mrs. Montgomery by Lady Ranelagh, her sister-in-law, in Ireland."
Artwork Details
Medium
possibly Walnut, Oak, Pine, White Metal, paint, Paint, Gilt, Paper (laid), possibly Walnut, Oak, Pine, Glass, Iron, White Metal, Gilt, Paper (laid), glass, Iron
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Artist
Notes
Dates: 1768 - 1833
Date made: r. 1768 - 1833
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.87.52 A-B
MP.87.52a-b
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Frame
Height
7-15/16 in
Width
5-15/16 in
Depth
1 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 7 15/16 x 5 15/16 x 1 in. (20.2 x 15.1 x 2.5 cm)
Dimension Description
Sight
Height
4-5/16 in
Width
3-7/16 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 4 5/16 x 3 7/16 in. (11 x 8.7 cm)
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Paper appears wavy under glass; flaking of black paint on paper to right of mouth and at bottom; flaking of paint and gilt in scattered areas on sides and bottom of glass; slight chipping and a few paint spots on frame.
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Apparently not on Doyle appraisal.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Montgomery Room