Jefferson Beal Browne

Jefferson B. Browne: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Jefferson B. Browne

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Jefferson Beal Browne

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.2004

Description

Oil on canvas portrait by an unknown artist depicting Key West native and Florida State Senator Jefferson Beal Browne. Browne studied law while working as an Assistant Lighthouse Keeper and later passed his bar exam. After pursuing a successful law practice, his other achievements include Postmaster at Key West, Collector of Customs Key West, Railroad Commission Chairman, Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court, and President of the Florida Bar Association.

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Canvas, Oil

Subject Person

Browne, Jefferson B.

Collection

Art Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Painting

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

29-1/2 in

Width

23-1/2 in

Depth

3/4 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Good