Felix Grundy

Painting

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NSCDA-TN

Name/Title

Felix Grundy

Entry/Object ID

Grundy, Felix3

Description

Subject is facing slightly to viewer's right and looking a viewer. He wears a black coat, cream-colored vest with white shirt and scarf tied in bow. He has graying hair, receding on sides, and piercing blue eyes.

Artwork Details

Medium

Watercolor, Ivory

Collection

Private Collection

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

Felix Grundy (1777-1840) was born in Berkeley County, VA. His family moved to Kentucky in 1780 and he was educated under Dr. James Priestly at Bardstown Academy. He served in the Kentucky legislature and a judge of the KY Supreme Court. He moved to Nashville in 1807 and represented Davidson County, TN in the House of Representatives, in the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Senate, and as U.S. Attorney General in President Van Buren's cabinet. Grundy was considered a great lawyer and orator. He died in Nashville at his home December 19, 1840.

Create Date

July 14, 2026

Update Date

July 14, 2026