John Jonathan Jackson

Painting

Key West Art & Historical Society

John Jonathan Jackson

Name/Title

John Jonathan Jackson

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.1862

Description

Oil on canvas portrait by Elvira Reilly depicting John Jonathan Jackson. He is depicted from the chest up, facing slightly to his left with a direct, intense gaze towards the viewer. He has balding grey hair and deep-set eyes under prominent brows, which convey a sense of wisdom and experience. He is dressed in a light beige or cream suit with a white shirt and a black bow tie. The background is simple and nondescript, in muted grey tones, focusing attention on the subject.

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil

Collection

Art Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Reilly, Elvira

Role

Artist

Date made

circa 1965

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

Lower Right Corner

Transcription

Reilly

Language

English

Material/Technique

Painted

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Painting

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

20 in

Width

16 in

Depth

1/2 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Very Good