Name/Title
John PlankintonArtwork Details
Subject Person
John PlankintonContext
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 and politics. Susan Frackelton's hand-illuminated "Voices of Friends Concerning John Plankinton" is a treasure of the Rare Books Room (call number 92 P7125V).
The painting is in its received condition.Collection
Wisconsin Art Collection, Artwork CollectionAcquisition
Accession
1956.6Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist
George Peter Alexander HealyDate made
1868Notes
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 SizeHeight
30 inWidth
25 in