Name/Title
Gorman, Helen A.Entry/Object ID
2026.025.001Description
Portrait, oil on canvas. Portrait of a smiling blonde woman wearing a blue dress and pearl jewelry pictured from the waist at 3/4 view on a mottled warm-neutral background. Dark wood frame with decorative molding along back edge. Small signature "Westbrook" painted on bottom right next to subject.Type of Painting
EaselArtwork Details
Medium
OilSubject
Helen Agnes Gorman (b. July 29, 1927 d. March 31, 2024) of Taneytown, Maryland was a lifelong supporter of history and learning, serving HSCC for many years as a Board member, chair of the Research Library, and volunteer.Subject Person or Organization
Helen GormanContext
This portrait was commissioned in 2026 from artist Eric Westbrook by HSCC to commemorate the dedication of the Helen A. Gorman Research Library at Cockey’s Tavern, unveiled on May 8th 2026.Acquisition
Accession
2026.025Source or Donor
Eric WestbrookAcquisition Method
Purchase