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PaintingsEntry/Object ID
2021.3.3.3Description
An oil painting on canvas of Rafaela Cota de Temple, ca. 1880s. The reproduced, unframed painting shows Rafaela looking at the painter with a slight smile as she is seated in a red velvet upholstered chair. She wears a dark dress with lace collar, diamond broach, earrings, and lace sleeves. She wears rings on both hands and holds a fan. At her waist is a chain that is attached to a watch pendant. The original painting was completed by the artist, William S. Jewett in 1856. John Temple was the older brother of F.P.F. Temple. John and his wife, Rafaela owned Rancho Los Cerritos from 1844-1866. With moderate dust to the surface, rusted brackets on each corner on the back of the painting, a patch on the back and noticable on the front of the painting indicating an attempt was made to repair a tear or loss, metal wire for hanging purposes, crazing, it is in fair to good condition.