Catherine Hobson McNairy Kirkman

Painting

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Name/Title

Catherine Hobson McNairy Kirkman

Entry/Object ID

Kirkman, Catherine McNairy

Description

Oval of a young woman with dark hair. Her light dress has lace fronds that extend upward.

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil on Canvas

Collection

Private Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Cooper, Washington Bogart, 1802-1889

Date made

1845

Notes

Two portraits were done. One in mourning dress, this one not. Portraits are listed in Washington Cooper's account book.

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

She was the daughter of Nathaniel McNairy and Catherine Hobson McNairy. She was the first wife of John Kirkman

Created By

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Create Date

July 26, 2026

Updated By

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Update Date

July 26, 2026