Receipt for payment of bill:
"Mr James Stevenson to E Ames Dr
To Painting a Portrait 25.00
To a Burnished Gilt Frame 21.00
______
Received payment $46.00
Ezra Ames
Albany May 8th. 1812"
Family of Ann Stevenson, Albany, knew and patronized Ezra Ames prior to her marriage to Pierre Van Cortlandt II, who commissioned Ames to execute a portrait of him (VC.58.2) and his new wife (VC.58.1).
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Ezra Ames
Attribution
Maker
Date made
1812
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Width
6 in
Length
7-5/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 6 x 7 5/8 in. (15.2 x 19.4 cm)