John Plankinton

Painting

Milwaukee Public Library

Name/Title

John Plankinton

Artwork Details

Subject Person or Organization

John Plankinton

Context

The painting is in its received condition.

Collection

Wisconsin Art Collection, Permanent Art Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1956.6

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Artist

George Peter Alexander Healy

Date made

1868

Notes

Not signed, but probably by George Peter Alexander Healy in 1868 given the relation to other works in this grouping at #s 241, 242, and 244; #s 242 and 244 are signed and dated "G.P.A. Healy 1868."

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Image Size

Height

30 in

Width

25 in

Interpretative Labels

Label

John Plankinton (1820-1891) was "the foremost and most beloved citizen of Milwaukee" who made formative contributions in industry, politics, and philanthropy. Plankinton financed the construction of the first Milwaukee Public Library building, formerly at the corner of Wisconsin Ave. & Fourth Street. The Milwaukee Public Library has extensive holdings that offer insight into Plankinton's influential role in Milwaukee industry, politics, and civic life. Susan Frackelton's hand-illuminated "Voices of Friends Concerning John Plankinton" is a treasure of the Rare Books Room (call number 92 P7125V).